Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Eureka, California

Apply for an Emergency Department RN travel contract in Eureka, California. Join a high-acuity Level III trauma team for a 26-week night-shift nursing assignment serving patients across the lifespan.

As a Travel Registered Nurse, you will work in a fast-paced Emergency Department caring for patients ranging from neonates and pediatrics through geriatrics. With access to Humboldt Bay, the scenic Northern California coastline, and nearby redwood forests, Eureka is an excellent destination for nurses who value meaningful clinical work and outdoor adventure.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Location: Eureka, California
• Department: Emergency Department
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Length: 26 weeks, through May 3, 2027
• Weekend Requirement: Work 3 of every 6 weekends
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4
• Department Volume: Approximately 105 patients per day and 135 visits per day; 20 rooms and 26 beds
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Charting: Epic
• Scrubs: Personal scrubs permitted; no prints

Emergency Department RN Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department RN experience
• Valid California Registered Nurse license; compact license must be active and in hand at submission
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications
• TNCC is preferred in hand; candidates willing to obtain TNCC before the start date may be considered
• Experience caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients; neonatal and infant experience is beneficial
• Strong skills in emergency assessment, triage, stabilization, medication administration, dysrhythmia recognition, and critical-care interventions
• Epic experience preferred
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years
• Ability to float to an Observation Unit caring for Emergency Department hold patients when needed
• Availability to work 3 of 5 designated holidays during the assignment

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Perform rapid assessments, triage, stabilization, and ongoing evaluation of patients with emergent and complex conditions
• Provide emergency nursing care for patients ranging from neonates and children to adults and older adults
• Manage medical, surgical, psychiatric, trauma, neurological, respiratory, cardiac, and toxicological emergencies
• Administer emergency medications, blood products, IV therapies, sedation, and other ordered treatments
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including dysrhythmias, stroke, sepsis, respiratory failure, and multisystem dysfunction
• Assist with or perform emergency procedures such as intubation support, chest tube management, IV access, phlebotomy, and care of ventilated patients
• Support trauma and high-acuity patient care in a Level III trauma setting
• Provide compassionate care to patients experiencing behavioral health crises, suicidal ideation, overdose, abuse, or neglect
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, interpretation services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, reassessments, and patient outcomes in Epic
• Float to the Observation Unit as assigned and maintain safe, efficient care during periods of high department volume

Travel Nursing in Eureka, California

Eureka sits along California’s scenic North Coast, offering easy access to Humboldt Bay, charming historic neighborhoods, coastal views, and some of the world’s tallest redwood forests. It is an appealing setting for healthcare professionals seeking a welcoming community, abundant outdoor recreation, and a refreshing change of pace between shifts.

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel contract in Eureka, California, and take the next step in your California travel nursing career.

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.