Registered Nurse / Emergency Room

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in a coastal region of Central California. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care in a busy emergency department, including triage, treatment, and discharge procedures for a diverse patient population ranging from newborns to geriatrics. The position is represented by CNA and offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on acute patient care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, working 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent, Bachelor`s Degree in Nursing preferred; one year of recent acute care experience; valid RN license in the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor; Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 6 months of hire or transfer; facility-specific BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience with Cerner system.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Additional Information: Must complete accurate triage assessments on all patients and notify the emergency attending physician of any abnormal signs, symptoms, or vital signs 100% of the time. Responsible for timely review and completion of patient orders, patient education, and recognition of symptoms indicating cardiac or respiratory distress. Competent in medication administration, IV therapy, care of indwelling catheters, and use of critical care medical equipment. Demonstrates proficiency in interpreting ECG rhythms, managing Code Blue and trauma activations, and ensuring safety and quality control checks are performed regularly.

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.