ER RN
Eureka, CA
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,517/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration26 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,105/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,412/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
Description
Travel ER RN – Eureka, California
📍 Location: Eureka, CA
📅 Start Date: November 16, 2026
🗓️ Contract Length: 26 Weeks
🌙 Shift: Nights | 3×12 Hours (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
⏱️ Hours: 36 Hours/Week
🏥 Specialty: Emergency Department (ER)
✨ Assignment Highlights
- 26-week travel nursing contract
- First-time travelers accepted
- Patient ratio: 1:4
- General Emergency Department – Combined Adult & Pediatrics
- Level III Trauma
- EDAP (Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics)
- Average daily census: 105
- Approximately 135 visits per day
- Float required to the Observation Unit (ER Hold patients)
- Weekend requirement: 3 shifts per 6-week schedule
- 40 hours of orientation
🩺 Your Role
- Provide emergency nursing care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Perform triage, patient assessments, and emergency interventions.
- Manage trauma, cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, neurological conditions, and psychiatric emergencies.
- Administer emergency medications, IV therapy, and blood products.
- Interpret cardiac dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases.
- Assist with procedural sedation, intubation, and ventilated patient care.
- Maintain isolation precautions and follow emergency department protocols.
✅ Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience.
- Active California RN license required; pending licenses are not accepted.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, ENPC, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC.
- TNCC may be accepted as a screening submission if the candidate is willing to obtain it before the start date, subject to manager approval.
- Experience with IV starts, phlebotomy, triage, emergency medications, and cardiac monitoring.
⭐ Preferred Qualifications
- Community hospital experience.
- Experience with pediatric emergencies, burns, head injuries, seizures, and respiratory conditions.
- Experience with ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and ICP monitoring.
- Experience managing psychiatric emergencies, trauma cases, and multisystem organ dysfunction.
📋 Important Contract Requirements
- California RN license must be active before submission.
- Time-off requests: No more than 7 days.
- Travelers must be available to float to the Observation Unit.
- Scrubs: Personal scrubs permitted; no prints.
- COVID-19 vaccination is not required under current facility guidelines.
Employer
Bestica
8 nurses recommend working with Bestica
Pros
Steer clear of Bakersfield. These rates are laughable for the work load. 5k minimum.
Cons
None
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About Eureka, CA
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Eureka, CA here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 63-64°F and winter lows of 40-43°F.
- Short term rentals are available, but may require some searching due to limited availability.
- Car friendliness is high, with limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to the coastal location.
- Eureka has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Eureka offers a variety of restaurants, especially known for seafood.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, kayaking, and exploring the nearby redwood forests.
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