Travel Contract

ER RN
Eureka, CA
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,517/week
Posted 3 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date11/16/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration26 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,517/week
  • 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.
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Employer

Bestica

3.9rating(22 reviews)

8 nurses recommend working with Bestica

Anonymous
Anonymous
Labor and Delivery (RN)
4.0rating

Pros

Steer clear of Bakersfield. These rates are laughable for the work load. 5k minimum.

Cons

None

Review of Bestica on Aug 24, 2026

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About Eureka, CA

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Eureka, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
  • Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 63-64°F and winter lows of 40-43°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available, but may require some searching due to limited availability.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness is high, with limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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