Job Description
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American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Emergency Department – Eureka, CA 95501\n
Start Date: September 8, 2026
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Location: Northern California coastal region
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Schedule: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (06:00 - 18:00), weekend requirement of 3 out of 6 weekends. 40 hours of orientation provided. Patient ratio of 4:1. Facility sees approximately 135 visits per day with 20 rooms and 26 beds available. Average daily census of 105 patients.
Highlights:\n
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- Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) – care for all age groups from neonates to geriatrics
- Level 3 trauma facility with comprehensive emergency services
- Epic charting system with full interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and lift teams
- Float coverage includes Observation Unit for ER hold patients
- Flexible scrub policy – wear your own scrubs with no prints
- First-time travelers welcome with 13-week assignment duration
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Requirements:\n
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- Active California state RN license or Compact license (must be in hand at submission; pending licenses not accepted)
- Minimum 1 year of emergency department nursing experience required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS required; TNCC and ENPC preferred (TNCC must be obtained prior to start if not currently certified)
- Experience with Epic charting system preferred
- Community hospital experience preferred
- Proficiency in emergency medications, IV management, trauma care, procedural sedation, triage, and management of diverse patient populations
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
- Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
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Why Join Us?\n
This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a dynamic emergency department serving a diverse patient population in beautiful Northern California. You'll gain valuable experience in a Level 3 trauma center while enjoying comprehensive support services and competitive compensation. Time-off requests are accommodated with advance notice (maximum 7 days), and you'll be part of a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to exceptional emergency care. Travelers may float to nearby sister facilities as needed to ensure optimal patient care coverage.
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American Consultants Job ID #18917305. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ER,07:00:00-19:00:00
About American Consultants\n \n
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
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- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
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