Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sacramento, California
University of California Davis Medical Center

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Sacramento, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Level I Trauma Center Emergency Room. This is a travel/contract position in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with diverse patient populations including adult and pediatric trauma, homeless, psychiatric, sepsis, and stroke cases.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of ER experience preferred for first-time travelers.
• 1 year of experience required overall.
• Trauma Level I experience is required and highly preferred for success in this role.

Specialty & Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) in Emergency Room (ER)
• Experience in Level I Trauma Center settings
• Skilled in starting and maintaining IVs
• Comfortable with trauma, rapid care, and ICU patients
• Experience with adult and pediatric trauma, psych holds, sepsis, and stroke patients

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) preferred
• BSN preferred but not required

Patient Care Environment

• Trauma Level I adult and pediatric patients
• High volume pediatric visits (~1000/month) with 18-20% admissions
• Psych holding areas and rapid care units
• No resuscitation room or triage for travelers
• Magnet facility designation
• Care for patients with PCA pumps (staff manage pumps)
• COVID designated hallway patients in ICU area

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid RN license for California
• Background checks including criminal, SSN trace, sex offender, and nationwide criminal search within 30 days of start
• Physical exam cleared within one year
• Fit testing for N95 masks within one year
• Immunizations and titers: TDAP, TB screening, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• Completion of unit-specific competency exams and pharmacology test
• Completion of UC Davis Health orientation and compliance modules prior to start
• Signed confidentiality and HIPAA training confirmation
• References: Two clinical references required, including one from recent employer

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience not explicitly required; first-time travelers with 2+ years ER experience are accepted

Additional Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) documentation must be submitted upfront
• Badge pickup required prior to orientation (plan accordingly)
• Must complete all required training modules before start date unless extenuating circumstances apply

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for ER Registered Nurses with trauma experience to work in a prestigious Level I Trauma Center in California.