Emergency Room RN
Merced, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse - General Healthcare Facility - Various Locations. This position involves providing high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced hospital environment. The ER Nurse will be responsible for delivering patient-centered care, responding to medical emergencies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: The ER Nurse will support a 33-bed unit equipped with cardiac monitors, managing an average of 210 patients. The role involves working in a trauma-certified emergency department with a focus on routine and critical cases, including STEMIs, hemorrhagic strokes, and pediatric emergencies. Responsibilities include thorough documentation, adhering to EMTALA regulations, and ensuring effective communication with patients and staff.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in ACLS, BLS, NIHSS; minimum of 2 years of emergency room experience; active licenses to submit; Cerner EMR experience preferred or eligible for testing out of Cerner training; valid residency in the specified location; ability to work a 12-hour shift with at least 36 hours per week.
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday rotations required.
• Additional Information: The unit utilizes self-scheduling with potential rebalancing; travel team assignments are available but scheduling cannot be guaranteed; hospital follows strict emergency care protocols, including stroke and trauma certification requirements; orientation includes up to six shifts with a preceptor; no float outside of ER is required; and gown color is navy blue.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits