Travel ER RN - $1,908 per week

TotalMed; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 to join our team in Arcata, California for a 13-week assignment. You will work 12-hour night shifts, totaling 36 hours per week, with travel duties and rapid patient turnover in a busy emergency department.

Ideal candidates hold ACLS, BLS, PALS, and have at least 3 years of acute care experience in ER settings. The role emphasizes teamwork, rapid assessment, and precise documentation across shifts.

Qualifications

• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required.
• 3+ years of acute care nursing experience in ER/trauma settings preferred.
• Travel RN position with 13-week duration and 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside care and assessment in a fast-paced ER.
• Perform triage, monitor vitals, and administer treatments as directed.
• Document care and coordinate with physicians and nurses.

Skills

Stamina for shift work

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Adaptability

Education

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

3+ years acute care experience

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, nights
• 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 #1518407. 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