Cross Country Nurses 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: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room position scheduled for nights, providing care for patients across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. The assignment is scheduled to begin 11/30/2026 and run through 03/01/2027, with 12-hour shifts and a 36-hour weekly schedule. The role includes coverage of an Observation Unit for emergency department hold patients.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of experience; valid California state license with compact license in hand at submission; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certifications.
- Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience; Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) completed before the assignment start date if not held at submission.
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; weekend requirement of 3 out of 6 weekends; availability for 3 of 5 designated holidays is required.
- Additional Information: Patient ratios are 4:1 across days, nights, and weekends. The assignment includes care for emergency department hold patients in an Observation Unit, with an average daily census of 105, approximately 135 visits per day, 20 rooms, and 26 beds. Clinical responsibilities may include emergency care, triage, psychiatric holds, procedural sedation, emergency medication administration, ventilated patient care, intravenous therapy, dysrhythmia management, stroke and trauma care, seizure management, blood product administration, and identification and reporting of neglect or abuse. Support services include physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, lift teams, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and unit secretary support. The role includes exposure to Level III trauma care and Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) services.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID # . 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: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room
About Cross Country NursesYou care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,625 per week in eureka at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $75,140–$129,633
For context, most registered nurses earn between $75,140–$129,633 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.