Location: Arcata, CA

Start Date: 12-24-2025

End Date: 03-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night schedule (specific days vary), 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, typically 3 nights/week to meet the guaranteed 36 hrs/week (Night)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the emergency department during the night shift as the Charge Nurse, ensuring smooth operations and patient flow
• Assess and prioritize incoming patients, directing triage and assigning care appropriately
• Provide hands-on acute care and advanced life support as needed in emergency situations
• Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff and ancillary team members on shift
• Coordinate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and ancillary services to deliver timely care
• Maintain accurate documentation, adherence to protocols, and compliance with hospital policies
• Facilitate safe patient transfers, admissions and discharges during night operations

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Proven Charge Nurse experience in an Emergency Department (ER) — must be able to lead a night team
• Comfortable and experienced working night shifts
• Proof of negative TB screen within 12 months of contract start required
• Willingness to work a 13-week travel contract and start on the posted date

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency nursing assessment and rapid decision-making
• Triage and patient flow management in a busy ER
• Leadership, delegation, and team coordination on night shifts
• ACLS/PALS protocols and advanced cardiac/respiratory support
• Strong communication with multidisciplinary teams and families
• Familiarity with infection control and hospital documentation practices

Benefits

• Guaranteed 36 hours/week for reliable scheduling and predictable nights
• Support locating furnished short-term housing and local resources to make your move easy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement support to keep your credentials current
• A collaborative ER team that values your leadership as Charge Nurse
• Paid time off and opportunities for continuing education (ask for details)
• Access to employee support from an experienced local HR contact for housing and onboarding
• Meaningful clinical experience at a community-focused hospital in beautiful Humboldt County

Travel Perks: Explore Arcata, CA

Arcata and the surrounding Humboldt County are an outdoor lover’s dream. Explore the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary for birding and peaceful trails, stroll the historic Arcata Plaza with local cafes and shops, or drive a short distance to the towering redwoods in Redwood National and State Parks for hiking and scenic drives. Nearby beaches (Trinidad, Mad River) offer tidepooling and sunset views; Eureka and Fortuna are close for dining and local culture. Weekend adventures can include kayaking, whale watching, scenic drives along the coast, and checking out farmers’ markets and local breweries. Easy day trips to state parks, rivers, and the Avenue of the Giants make this a charming base for your travel assignment.

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