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Night Shift Emergency Department Nurse – 13-Week Contract
Position Overview
The facility's Emergency Department seeks an experienced RN for night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), working 3 twelve-hour shifts per week. This is a fast-paced environment managing diverse patient populations across all age groups, from neonates to geriatrics, with approximately 170 patient visits daily.
Clinical Scope
You'll care for high-acuity trauma patients (Level I and II), manage dysrhythmias, administer blood products, titrate IV vasopressors, and provide care for ventilated patients. You'll work alongside respiratory, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and interpretation services. The unit includes 44 main beds plus 9 Fast Track beds. New travelers do not take trauma cases initially; you'll be oriented to the trauma workflow during your onboarding.
Requirements
- Licenses & Certifications: Valid California RN license, ACLS, BLS, PALS, and CPI (required before start)
- Experience: Minimum 2 years RN experience; 18 months acceptable if from a similar facility
- Preferred: NIHSS and TNCC certifications
Scheduling
- 3×12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Intermittent weekend coverage
- No on-call
- Plan to work 2 of 3 upcoming major holidays
- Float within the hospital as needed
- 36-hour orientation included
Offer Details
- 13-week contract
- Start: November 2, 2026
- COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions available)
- First-time travelers welcome