Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,485 per week in Merced, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Merced, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,485 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 18 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Emergency Room Registered Nurse Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: ER (Emergency Room) Duration: 18 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Cerner EMR experience Description: The unit has a total of 33 patient care rooms. 25 of these rooms are equipped with cardiac monitors and can be utilized for various services. There is a triage area with 2 triage bays. The triage area is staffed with mid-level providers and registered nurses or licensed vocational nurses. The nurse to patient ratio is 1 to 4. On average, the unit sees 210 patients. They have a charge nurse available 24/7. Emergency room technicians with EMT, MA, or CNA experience perform technical duties and EKGs. There is a weekend requirement of 2 weekends every 4 weeks. Nurses are expected to work 2 out of 3 holidays. Scrub color is navy blue, including any undershirts or scrub jackets. Telemetry is provided through GE equipment, with a central monitor station at both nurses’ stations. Respiratory Therapy is available 24/7. Pharmacy services are also available 24/7. Shifts start at 11 AM. There is no floating outside of the emergency room. Floor-specific orientation can extend up to 6 shifts with a preceptor. Common diagnoses include routine emergency cases; STEMIs, hemorrhagic strokes, and pediatric cases are sent to other facilities. The facility is certified for stroke care. They follow the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, which mandates stabilization and treatment for all patients regardless of insurance status. Documentation skills should be strong and thorough. Cancellation of up to 4 shifts may occur within a 13-week assignment. Charting is done using Cerner.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam