Registered Nurse-Emergency Room

Job Description

Registered Nurse-Emergency Room

Job Title: RN – Emergency Room
Location: Arcata, CA
Region: California
Department: Nursing / Emergency Room
Position Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $50.00–$56.00/hr
Schedule: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, three 12-hour shifts weekly

About the Role
We are seeking an Emergency Room Registered Nurse for a contract opportunity with Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata, California. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced ER RN with an active California license who is comfortable working night shifts in a hospital-based emergency care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Room setting

• Assess, triage, monitor, and manage patients with urgent and emergent conditions

• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to physician orders and facility protocols

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support quality patient outcomes

• Respond quickly and appropriately to changes in patient condition

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system

• Follow hospital policies, safety standards, infection control practices, and emergency care procedures

• Support patient and family communication during emergency care encounters

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Room RN experience required

• Active California RN license required

• BLS certification required

• ACLS certification required

• PALS certification required

• Proof of negative TB screen within 12 months of contract start date required

• Experience with CPSI/Evident EMR preferred

• Ability to work 7:00 PM–7:30 AM night shifts

• Ability to work three 12-hour shifts weekly

• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and emergency response skills