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Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Eureka, CA | Level III Trauma Contract

Travel nursing opportunity for an Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Eureka, California, offering $2,130–$2,250 weekly in a Level III trauma environment.

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Eureka, California. This 26-week California travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while working alongside strong interdisciplinary support. You will provide high-quality emergency care across all age groups, including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics, with the potential to support Observation Unit patients.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Assignment Dates: October 19, 2026–April 19, 2027
• Contract Duration: 26 weeks
• Nursing Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Three weekend shifts over a six-week period
• Holiday Requirement: Commitment to working three of five designated holidays
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4
• Emergency Department Profile: Approximately 105 patients per day, 135 visits per day, 20 rooms, and 26 beds
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Float Expectations: May include coverage of the Observation Unit and nearby affiliated locations

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department Registered Nurse or Emergency Room RN experience
• Active California RN license or compact nursing license in hand at the time of submission
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, ENPC, and TNCC certifications
• TNCC certification is preferred; qualified candidates may be considered if willing to obtain TNCC before the start date
• Experience caring for patients across the lifespan, including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
• Emergency nursing skills including triage, IV starts, emergency medication administration, procedural sedation monitoring, dysrhythmia management, ventilated patient care, stroke care, trauma care, and behavioral health management
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years
• Ability to meet assignment scheduling requirements and submit all time-off requests before placement

Travel Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care in a high-volume, Level III trauma environment
• Perform rapid assessments, triage, ongoing monitoring, and prioritization of patients with urgent and complex conditions
• Care for patients experiencing medical emergencies, trauma, respiratory conditions, neurological events, behavioral health crises, overdose, burns, and other acute presentations
• Administer medications, blood products, IV therapies, sedation, and emergency interventions in accordance with established standards
• Monitor and care for patients requiring ventilatory support, IV vasopressors, continuous sedation, or other advanced therapies
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including dysrhythmias, stroke symptoms, sepsis, and multisystem deterioration
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the care team
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and support safe transitions to inpatient, observation, or discharge settings
• Float to the Observation Unit when needed to care for patients held for continued emergency evaluation

Location Highlights: Eureka, California

Eureka is a scenic Northern California coastal community known for its Victorian architecture, access to Humboldt Bay, and proximity to towering redwood forests. Located along California’s Redwood Coast, the area offers a relaxed outdoor lifestyle with opportunities for hiking, cycling, kayaking, and exploring nearby beaches and nature preserves.

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nurse contract in Eureka, California, and join a supportive healthcare team on the Redwood Coast.

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.