Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,212 per week in King City, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: King City, CA
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,212 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/24/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department team in King City, California. This role offers an opportunity to provide critical care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, serving a diverse patient population presenting with acute illnesses and injuries.

The successful candidate will be responsible for rapid assessment, intervention, and stabilization of patients across all acuities, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rapid and comprehensive patient assessments, including triage, vital signs, and medical history.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans based on assessment findings and physician orders.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring for efficacy and adverse reactions.
• Initiate and manage IV access, perform wound care, and assist with various medical procedures.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, respond to medical emergencies, and participate in resuscitation efforts.
• Educate patients and their families on conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient care activities.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department setting.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in emergency triage protocols and rapid assessment techniques.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills in high-pressure situations.
• Expertise in medication administration, IV insertion, and phlebotomy.
• Competency in cardiac monitoring, EKG interpretation, and defibrillation.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot common ER equipment (e.g., IV pumps, monitors, ventilators).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic and unpredictable environment.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days Per Week: 3 days per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 24, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.