RN - ER - Travel - $2,391/week - Santa Barbara, CA (Mids/Nights)

VitalHire • Santa Barbara, CA

21h

About The Position

VitalHire is hiring a travel RN - ER in Santa Barbara, California. This is a 13-week travel contract with a variable mids/nights schedule. Available shifts are 09:00–21:00, 11:00–23:00, 15:00–03:00, or 19:00–07:00, for 36 hours per week. The estimated travel pay is $2,391 per week; the local rate is $59 per hour for local candidates where accepted. The assignment is scheduled to start on November 30, 2026, and has one opening.

The nurse will provide emergency department care for adult and pediatric patients in a non-trauma setting. The position requires call and every-other-weekend coverage. Candidates must submit all requested time off with their initial application, limited to 3–4 days. COVID-19 vaccination and booster are required, subject to medical or religious exemptions.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of emergency department experience.
• Experience in general adult and pediatric emergency care in a non-trauma ED.
• ACLS, BCLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.
• Experience with triage, isolation precautions, cardiac monitoring, and dysrhythmia management.
• Experience with IV access, blood products, central-line care, vasopressors, and procedural sedation.
• Experience with neurologic, orthopedic, and respiratory emergencies.
• COVID-19 vaccination and booster, subject to medical or religious exemptions.
• Submit all requested time off with the initial application; requests should be limited to 3–4 days.

Nice To Haves

• First-time travelers are accepted.
• NIH certification preferred.
• NRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency department care for adult and pediatric patients in a non-trauma setting.
• Perform triage and use isolation precautions.
• Monitor cardiac patients and manage dysrhythmias.
• Provide IV access, blood products, central-line care, vasopressors, and procedural sedation.
• Care for patients experiencing neurologic, orthopedic, and respiratory emergencies.
• Participate in required call and every-other-weekend coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed