Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) – California Travel Nursing Contract

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department team in Eureka, California, for a 13-week travel nursing assignment beginning October 19, 2026. This on-site night-shift opportunity is ideal for an experienced Emergency Room RN seeking California travel nursing jobs and enjoys caring for a diverse patient population in a Level III trauma environment. Eureka is located along California’s scenic North Coast, offering access to redwood forests, coastal views, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Location: Eureka, California
• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Setting: Emergency Department with Level III trauma capabilities and pediatric emergency services
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Work 3 of every 6 weekends
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work 3 of 5 designated holidays
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4
• Department Volume: Approximately 105 patients daily and 135 visits per day; 20 rooms and 26 beds
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Float Expectations: May float to the Observation Unit caring for Emergency Department hold patients and, when needed, nearby affiliated facilities
• Time-Off Requests: Requests should be submitted with the application and are generally limited to 7 days

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department RN or Emergency Room RN experience
• Active California RN license or compact RN license in hand at submission
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications
• Experience caring for neonates, infants, pediatric patients, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Proficiency with electronic charting; Epic experience is preferred
• Ability to manage a broad range of emergency conditions, including trauma, stroke, cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, behavioral health crises, overdose, burns, seizures, and critical care patients
• Strong triage, assessment, prioritization, and emergency intervention skills
• Willingness to float and support Observation Unit patients as assigned
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the past three years

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and compassionate emergency care across a diverse patient population
• Perform rapid assessments, triage patients, identify changes in condition, and prioritize care based on acuity
• Administer emergency medications, blood products, IV therapies, vasopressors, sedation, and other treatments according to established protocols
• Care for patients requiring ventilatory support, BiPAP/CPAP, intubation, chest tubes, continuous sedation, and other critical interventions
• Respond to trauma, stroke, STEMI, neurologic emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, poisoning, sepsis, and multisystem illness
• Support pediatric and neonatal emergency care in an Emergency Department approved for pediatrics
• Perform and monitor procedures such as IV starts, phlebotomy, procedural sedation, dysrhythmia management, and patient stabilization
• Recognize and report suspected abuse or neglect and maintain appropriate safety and isolation precautions
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, physical therapy, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Document assessments, interventions, reassessments, and patient outcomes accurately in Epic
• Maintain a professional, adaptable approach while supporting high-volume emergency care and floating requirements

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel contract in Eureka, California, and join a dedicated healthcare team on the scenic North Coast.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.