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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED) | Arcata, California

Explore a California travel nursing job for an Emergency Room Registered Nurse in Arcata, CA. Join a fast-paced Emergency Department team on the night shift while providing high-quality care to patients with urgent and emergent conditions. This travel RN opportunity offers a consistent schedule, 36 guaranteed hours per week, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in emergency care. Arcata is a scenic North Coast community known for its redwood surroundings, coastal access, and vibrant local culture.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Location: Arcata, California
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Contract Dates: October 12, 2026–January 11, 2027
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Work Setting: On-site Emergency Department

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in an Emergency Department or Emergency Room setting
• Active California Registered Nurse license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Proof of a negative tuberculosis screening completed within 12 months before the contract start date
• Ability to work three consecutive or scheduled 12-hour night shifts each week
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills

Travel Emergency Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients presenting with a broad range of urgent and emergent conditions
• Perform focused nursing assessments, prioritize care, and recognize changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments safely and efficiently according to established protocols
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate timely interventions
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and document nursing care accurately in the medical record
• Support emergency procedures, patient stabilization, and safe transitions of care
• Provide clear education and communication to patients and families during high-acuity situations
• Serve in a charge nurse capacity when assigned, helping coordinate patient flow and team activities
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and emergency nursing standards

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Arcata, California, and join a dedicated Emergency Department healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.