Emergency Department RN
Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room (NIGHTS) - Traveler

Location: Redding, California
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Room is responsible for delivering safe patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role involves:

• Providing direct patient care within the RN scope of practice.
• Directing and guiding patient/family teaching and nursing personnel activities.
• Maintaining professional nursing care standards in the Emergency Department.
• Communicating patient condition changes and diagnostic results to physicians.
• Responding quickly and accurately to patient condition changes or treatment responses.
• Knowledge of EMTALA regulations and reporting of abuse to appropriate agencies.
• Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid RN license for California.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• DCI/BVP (Workplace Violence Prevention) certification.

Exams & Testing

• Prime Basic Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80% score).
• Prime Basic Rhythm Interpretation Screening (minimum 80% score).
• Prime Core Competencies Exam (minimum 80% score).
• Prime Specialty Exam (minimum 80% score).
• Prime Skills Checklist (does not expire on assignment).

Health & Immunizations

• COVID-19 Vaccine: 2 doses plus booster or completed declination.
• MMR: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer showing immunity.
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination required; declinations not accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season; declinations not accepted.
• TB Test: Within one year of start date.
• Varicella: Vaccination or titer showing immunity.
• Tdap: Adult vaccination required; declinations not accepted.
• Annual Respirator Fit Test (must be completed prior to start if not available onsite).
• Physical/Health Statement: Current within one year, must state clear to work.
• Drug Screening: Minimum 10-panel test including THC saliva test (California-specific requirements).

Background & Documentation

• National Criminal Background Check within one year of start date.
• Prime SAM/EPLS exclusion check.
• Prime Form I-9 (Employment eligibility verification).
• Prime Resume reflecting accurate and recent work history.
• Two professional references required (one from a manager or direct supervisor).
• Driver’s License or State ID.
• Prime Badge Photo (clear headshot).
• Prime Agency Attestation.
• Prime Job Description signed and current.
• Prime Education Verification (diploma or transcripts accepted if third-party verification unavailable).

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Emergency Room
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for ER travel RN roles.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Additional Notes

• Must be knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and abuse reporting.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Night shift position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic Emergency Room environment with a focus on high-quality patient care and professional nursing standards.