ED RN
Eureka, CA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Emergency Department – Eureka, CA 95501

Start Date: November 30, 2026

Location: Eureka, California

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:00 - 06:00). Weekend requirement of 3 out of 6 weekends. Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day). Maximum of 7 days requested time off per contract period.

Highlights:

• 182-day travel assignment in a Level 3 trauma center with Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) designation
• Busy emergency department with 135 visits per day, 20 rooms, 26 beds, and average daily census of 105 patients
• 4:1 patient ratio with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and lift teams
• Float to Observation Unit covering ER hold patients; opportunity to work with diverse patient populations across all age groups
• 40 hours of paid orientation with Epic charting system
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 1 year of experience

Requirements:

• Active California RN license or Compact license (must be in hand at submission; pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of emergency department nursing experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC (or willingness to obtain prior to start), ENPC
• Experience with 4:1 patient ratios and Epic charting system preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Proficiency in emergency nursing skills including trauma care, procedural sedation, dysrhythmia management, blood product administration, and care of ventilated patients
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
• Candidates located within 50-mile radius may be considered at adjusted rates

Why Join Us?

This 26-week emergency department assignment offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic trauma center environment with comprehensive support services and competitive compensation. You'll gain valuable experience in a busy ED setting while enjoying the natural beauty of California's North Coast. Travel nurses receive full support throughout their assignment, including potential cell phone reimbursement up to $50 monthly for work-related use if facility equipment is not provided.