Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Location
Mount Shasta, CA | Acute Care – Emergency Department
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift (19:00–07:30) | Every other weekend required | Holiday requirement applies | Up to 3 call/standby shifts may be expected per 13-week contract period
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in an 11-bed/trauma bay Emergency Department serving a widely varied patient population across all age groups, with an expected volume of 20–40 patients per day
- Perform and manage triage in a dedicated triage room as part of standard RN duties
- Manage ER holds directly within the department, as no separate holding area is available
- Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently, as no monitor technicians are on unit
- Collaborate with a physician on-site at all times and a House Supervisor; function without a dedicated charge nurse
- Document and manage patient care using Cerner EMR
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in the state of California
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room experience within the last 3 years
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification required
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working in a Critical Access Hospital or Level III Trauma Center environment
- Familiarity with respiratory therapy equipment including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and Airvo
- ICU float capability is desirable, though not required
- Proficiency with Cerner EMR
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to practice in a Level III verified trauma center serving a diverse, all-ages patient population in a Critical Access Hospital setting
- Structured department orientation provided, with consistent physician and house supervisor support throughout every shift