Description

American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 26 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Emergency Department – Eureka, CA 95501

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Eureka, California

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM). Weekend requirement of 3 out of 6 weekends. Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day). Patient ratio of 4:1. Approximately 135 visits per day with 20 rooms and 26 beds available. Average daily census of 105 patients. 40 hours of orientation provided.

Highlights:

Six-month travel assignment in a Level 3 trauma, EDAP-certified Emergency Department
Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, lift teams, and more
Care for diverse patient populations across all age groups from neonates to geriatrics
Float opportunities to Observation Unit covering ER hold patients
First-time travelers welcome with at least 1 year of ER experience
Epic charting system utilized throughout the facility

Requirements:

Active California RN license or Compact license (must be in hand at time of submission)
Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department nursing experience required
Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC (or willingness to obtain prior to start), ENPC
Experience with patient ratio of 4:1
Epic charting system experience preferred
Community hospital experience preferred
Proficiency in emergency nursing skills including trauma care, ventilator management, blood product administration, procedural sedation, triage, and emergency medications
Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
Clean background check required

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a dynamic Emergency Department serving a diverse patient population in Northern California. You'll gain valuable experience in a Level 3 trauma center with comprehensive support services and the flexibility to wear your own scrubs. The assignment includes competitive compensation with a winter rate increase effective through February 2027, and time off requests up to 7 days are accommodated when requested upfront. Join a collaborative team environment where you'll make a meaningful impact while advancing your emergency nursing career.

American Consultants Job ID #19246481. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ER,19:00:00-07:00:00

About American Consultants

Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.

Benefits

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Life insurance
Weekly pay
License and certification reimbursement
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

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