Job Title: RN – Emergency Room (ER)
Job Location: San Leandro, CA 94577
Job Duration: 3+ Months with Possible Extension
Shift: Night Shift, 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM | 12-Hour Shifts, 36 Hours/Week | Travel or Local Assignment
Pay Rate:
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Travel: $2,900/weekly blended (includes $1,700 stipend)
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Local: $65/hr. – W2
Job Description:
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room provides high-quality nursing care to patients presenting with urgent, acute, and life-threatening conditions. The RN performs rapid assessments, triage, and ongoing patient monitoring while collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure timely, effective emergency treatment. The role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to prioritize care based on patient acuity, and proficiency in recognizing cardiac dysrhythmias.
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform rapid patient assessments and triage to determine the severity of medical conditions.
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Deliver emergency nursing care to patients with urgent or life-threatening conditions.
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Prioritize patient care based on acuity and changing clinical needs.
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Monitor vital signs, patient status, and responses to treatment.
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Recognize and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias and report significant findings promptly.
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Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
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Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate emergency care.
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Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions.
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Document patient assessments, interventions, treatments, and outcomes accurately.
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Provide patient and family education regarding treatment and ongoing care as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
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Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License.
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Minimum 1 year of Emergency Room nursing experience.
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BLS certification.
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ACLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
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PALS or ENPC certification.