Travel ER RN - $1,908 per week

TotalMed; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel ER nurse for an assignment in Arcata, California. This 13‑week travel position offers 36 hours per week with 12‑hour day shifts, focusing on ED care in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of recent acute care experience and holds ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications. The role involves triage, documentation, bedside care, IV therapy, and patient education while maintaining supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of recent acute care experience in ER or similar setting.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and triage emergency patients.
• Document medical history and vital signs.
• Provide basic bedside care and IV therapy.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies.

Skills

3+ years nursing experience

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Arcata, California.

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Emergency Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Arcata, CA. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As an ER Travel Nurse, you will work with a diverse team of caregivers to appropriately evaluate, triage and implement care using correct procedures and physician instructions. RNs should have experience and skill caring for patients in a fast-paced, urgent and emergency environment.

Emergency Room RNs will perform minor medical operations, advise patients and family on illnesses or injuries, and plan long-term care needs. Other responsibilities as an ER Travel Nurse include documenting medical history, checking for any allergies patients might have, obtaining patient vital signs, and monitoring patients' emotional and physical well-being.

As an ER Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Provide basic bedside care.
• Clean and bandage wounds.
• Provide IV therapy.
• Maintain supplies and medical equipment.
• Report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies.

ER Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Emergency Room RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements*

ACLS, BLS, PALS, 3 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1480088. 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: Emergency Room - ER RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1