Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Arcata, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room registered nurse located in California. This position involves providing direct patient care in an emergency department setting on day shifts. The role requires active licensure, certifications, and adherence to clinical protocols to ensure quality patient outcomes during assigned hours.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week scheduled from 07:00 AM to 07:30 PM.
- Required Qualifications: Active California registered nurse license; Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); proof of a negative tuberculosis screen within 12 months of the contract start date.
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The position is for a clinical role in an emergency department setting with a focus on urgent patient care; accurate documentation and quick decision-making are critical.
Benefits
- 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 Nurses
You 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 Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,050 per week in arcata at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $79,560–$122,720
For context, most registered nurses earn between $79,560–$122,720 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 contract and onsite.