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Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Chico, California

Apply now for a high-acuity Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel nursing job in Chico, CA, providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a Level II Trauma Center. This 13-week California travel nurse assignment offers the opportunity to care for diverse patient populations, including pediatric, trauma, STEMI, and stroke patients. Chico is a welcoming Northern California community known for outdoor recreation, vibrant local culture, and access to scenic parks and trails.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,520–$2,650
• Job Type: Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel contract
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 15, 2026
• End Date: January 14, 2027
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Schedule: Rotating start times, including 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.
• Department: Emergency Room / Emergency Department
• Department Profile: Five pods, 49 beds, a maximum 4:1 patient ratio, and approximately 68,000 annual visits

Emergency Room RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Room or Emergency Department nursing experience
• Previous experience in a Level II Trauma Center or other high-acuity emergency care setting
• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications
• Experience caring for pediatric, trauma, STEMI, and stroke patients
• EPIC electronic health record experience
• Current ENPC certification preferred

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, timely, and compassionate emergency nursing care to patients presenting with a broad range of conditions
• Rapidly assess, triage, and prioritize patients according to acuity and clinical need
• Care for pediatric, trauma, cardiac, neurological, and medically complex patients
• Recognize and respond to STEMI, stroke, and other time-sensitive emergencies
• Administer medications, perform treatments, monitor patient status, and evaluate responses to care
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary departments, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in EPIC
• Support a maximum 4:1 patient ratio while maintaining high standards of emergency nursing practice

Apply now to join this Emergency Department travel nursing team and advance your career with a rewarding Registered Nurse contract in Chico, California.

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.