Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,694 per week in Arcata, CA

Job Title

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Emergency Room Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in Arcata, California. This role offers an opportunity to provide critical care in a dynamic emergency department setting, serving a diverse patient population with various acute conditions and traumas.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in a fast-paced environment. This position requires a commitment to patient safety, excellent clinical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality emergency services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of emergency conditions.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist with medical procedures as required in an emergency setting.
• Monitor patient responses to interventions and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Operate and maintain emergency medical equipment.
• Document all patient care activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Educate patients and their families on conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations, including codes and rapid responses.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Proof of negative TB screen within 12 months of the contract starting date.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in emergency medical procedures, including IV insertion, wound care, and medication administration.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Competency in operating emergency equipment such as cardiac monitors, defibrillators, and ventilators.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOCS)
• Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Days: Three 12-hour shifts per week, 36 hours guaranteed.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Start Date: 2026-08-14.

Licensing Requirements

• Active California (CA) Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.