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Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Eureka, California

Apply for an Emergency Department RN travel nursing job in Eureka, California, providing high-acuity care in a Level III trauma environment.

Step into a fast-paced emergency department nursing role and make a meaningful impact across a diverse patient population. This on-site California travel nurse assignment offers the opportunity to care for approximately 105 patients daily with support from a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Eureka is a welcoming Northern California coastal community known for its Victorian architecture, scenic coastline, nearby redwood forests, and relaxed outdoor lifestyle.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Eureka, California
• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Duration: Approximately 26 weeks
• Schedule: 3 night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Three weekend shifts out of six
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4 on days, nights, and weekends
• Department Volume: Approximately 135 visits per day, with an average daily census of 105
• Department Capacity: 20 rooms and 26 beds
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Trauma Level: Level III trauma environment
• Float Expectation: May provide coverage for the Observation Unit caring for emergency department hold patients
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Scrubs: Personal scrubs permitted; no prints

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department registered nursing experience
• Active California RN license; compact license must be in hand at submission
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications
• TNCC certification in hand is preferred; candidates willing to obtain TNCC before the start date may be considered
• Demonstrated experience caring for patients across the lifespan in a high-acuity emergency department or trauma setting
• Strong clinical skills in triage, emergency medication administration, dysrhythmia recognition, IV access, procedural sedation monitoring, respiratory emergencies, trauma care, and behavioral health management
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary support services, including respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and rapid response teams
• Willingness to float to designated observation or emergency hold areas as needed
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years

Emergency Department Nurse Responsibilities

• Perform rapid assessment, triage, prioritization, and ongoing reassessment of emergency department patients
• Deliver safe, evidence-based emergency nursing care to patients ranging from neonates and children to adults and geriatric patients
• Recognize and respond to high-acuity conditions, including stroke, STEMI, sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, burns, overdose, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Administer emergency medications, blood products, IV therapies, vasopressors, sedation, and other treatments according to clinical protocols
• Provide care for patients requiring ventilatory support, BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube management, continuous sedation, and other advanced interventions
• Support the management of behavioral health emergencies, psychiatric holds, suicidal patients, violent behavior, and suspected abuse or neglect
• Perform and document IV starts, phlebotomy, specimen collection, patient education, and comprehensive nursing assessments
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate diagnostics, treatment, transfers, and disposition planning
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and communicate changes in patient condition promptly
• Provide compassionate, culturally responsive care while maintaining a calm and professional presence in a high-volume emergency department

Apply now for this California travel nursing opportunity and join the emergency department healthcare team in Eureka!

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.