Travel ER RN - $2,191 per week

American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• 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

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Emergency Department – Eureka, CA 95501

Start Date: September 8, 2026

Location: Eureka, California

Schedule: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (06:00 - 18:00), 3 out of 6 weekends required. Must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year). Requested time off limited to no more than 7 days per assignment.

Highlights:

• 13-week travel assignment in a Level 3 trauma center with Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) designation
• Emergency department with 20 rooms, 26 beds, and approximately 135 patient visits per day with an average daily census of 105
• 4:1 patient ratio with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and lift teams
• Float coverage to Observation Unit for ER hold patients; may float to affiliate facilities in the region
• 40 hours of paid orientation with Epic charting system
• First-time travelers accepted; wear your own scrubs (no prints)

Requirements:

• Active California RN license in hand (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of emergency department nursing experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC (or willingness to obtain prior to start), ENPC
• Epic charting system experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Experience with all age groups: neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Proficiency in emergency nursing skills including trauma care, procedural sedation, blood product administration, ventilated patient care, IV vasopressors, and triage
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
• Must reside outside 50-mile local radius

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a dynamic emergency department serving diverse patient populations in Northern California's beautiful coastal region. You'll gain valuable experience in a Level 3 trauma center while enjoying comprehensive support services and competitive travel nursing benefits. Housing options may be limited in the area, so early planning is recommended.

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

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.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus