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Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Apple Valley, CA

Join a collaborative emergency care team as a Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ER RN) in Apple Valley, California. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced emergency nurse seeking consistent 12-hour day shifts, diverse patient care, and the opportunity to strengthen emergency nursing expertise in a fast-paced 44-bed emergency department. Enjoy the scenic High Desert region, with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local amenities, and Southern California destinations.

Travel Emergency Nurse Job Details

• Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) / Emergency Department RN
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Location: Apple Valley, California
• Start Date: November 3, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 2, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Department: 44-bed emergency department with approximately 200 daily patients
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic charting experience required
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend; additional weekend coverage may be needed based on unit requirements
• Holiday Coverage: Commitment to working 3 of 5 designated holidays may be required
• Call: Not required
• Orientation: 36 hours

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent emergency department or emergency room registered nursing experience
• Active California RN license or compact RN license in hand at submission
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Recent Epic electronic medical record charting experience
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Ability to care for a broad range of emergency diagnoses, including medical, trauma, neurologic, cardiac, orthopedic, and pediatric presentations
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the last three years
• All requested time off and scheduling preferences must be submitted with the application

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and timely emergency nursing care to patients of all ages and acuity levels
• Perform emergency assessments, triage, reassessments, and ongoing patient monitoring
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including stroke, STEMI, trauma, neurologic emergencies, and other high-acuity presentations
• Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access and manage central lines, arterial lines, blood products, and IV medications as indicated
• Care for ventilated patients and manage BiPAP/CPAP, continuous sedation, and IV vasopressors when appropriate
• Interpret cardiac dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases and communicate significant findings promptly
• Assist with procedural sedation, trauma care, spinal cord injury management, head injury care, and other emergency interventions
• Apply isolation precautions and maintain compliance with emergency department safety and infection-prevention standards
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in Epic

Apply now for this Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Apple Valley, California, and join a collaborative emergency care team.

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.