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

VitalHire • Santa Barbara, CA

2h

About The Position

VitalHire is hiring a travel RN - ER for an emergency department in Santa Barbara, California. This is a 13-week travel contract with 36 hours per week and variable mid/night shifts: 09:00–21:00, 11:00–23:00, 15:00–03:00, or 19:00–07:00. The start date is 11/30/2026, and there is one opening.

Estimated travel pay is $2,391 per week for 36 hours. The local pay rate is $59 per hour for local candidates, where accepted. The role involves general adult and pediatric emergency care in a non-trauma ED. Call and every-other-weekend coverage are required. Candidates must submit requested time off with their initial submission, 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 and a non-trauma ED.
• ACLS certification.
• BCLS certification.
• PALS certification.
• TNCC certification.
• Experience with triage and isolation precautions.
• Experience with 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency department nursing care for adult and pediatric patients in a non-trauma ED.
• Perform triage and use isolation precautions.
• Provide cardiac monitoring and manage dysrhythmias.
• Establish IV access and provide care involving blood products, central lines, vasopressors, and procedural sedation.
• Care for patients with 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