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

Join a 26-week California travel nursing contract as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Eureka, caring for a diverse patient population in a Level 3 trauma and pediatric-approved emergency department. Make a meaningful impact along the scenic Redwood Coast while working with a collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Location: Eureka, California
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 26 weeks
• Nursing Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour night shifts, 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Department: Emergency Department
• Facility Level: Level 3 trauma and pediatric-approved emergency department
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Department Volume: Approximately 105 patients per day and 135 visits per day
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately 3 of 6 weekend shifts
• Holiday Requirement: Commitment to working 3 of 5 designated holidays
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Float Expectations: May float to an Observation Unit caring for emergency department hold patients or to nearby affiliated locations as needed

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in California; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications
• TNCC in hand is preferred; candidates willing to obtain TNCC before the start date may be considered
• Strong emergency nursing skills with the ability to provide care across the lifespan
• Experience with electronic clinical documentation; Epic experience is helpful
• Ability to work independently, prioritize rapidly changing patient care needs, and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team
• Ability to work night shifts, required weekends, holidays, and float assignments
• Submit all requested time-off and scheduling requests before assignment confirmation; requests should generally be limited to 7 days
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the past 3 years

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and compassionate emergency care to patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics
• Perform rapid assessments, triage, reassessments, and ongoing monitoring for patients with urgent and life-threatening conditions
• Manage complex emergency presentations, including trauma, stroke, cardiac events, respiratory distress, sepsis, overdose, psychiatric emergencies, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Administer emergency medications, blood products, IV therapies, sedation, vasopressors, and other prescribed treatments
• Care for ventilated patients and manage BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, arterial blood gases, dysrhythmias, and continuous infusions
• Support emergency procedures, including IV placement, phlebotomy, intubation assistance, procedural sedation monitoring, and trauma stabilization
• Recognize and respond to patient deterioration, initiate appropriate interventions, and collaborate with rapid response and specialty teams
• Provide trauma-informed care for patients experiencing behavioral health crises, suicidal ideation, abuse, or violent behavior
• Document assessments, interventions, response to treatment, and care transitions accurately in Epic
• Coordinate with respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, interpretation services, physical therapy, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Provide safe handoffs and support the care of patients held in the Observation Unit

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel RN opportunity 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.