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Travel RN ER — San Jose, CA — $2445 Est. Wkly - San Jose, CA

ARMStaffing logoARMStaffing$2,445/wkContractPosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night

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This assignment posts $2,445 a week, the agency's gross: a taxable hourly rate plus housing and meal stipends. Open travel emergency room nurse assignments post a median of $2,159 a week, the middle half $1,980 to $2,320, across 1,655 assignments, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Staff pay is hourly and carries no stipends, so it is not set beside it.

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  • Minimum nurse-to-patient ratios: General acute care hospitals must keep licensed nurse-to-patient ratios by unit, for example 1:2 in critical care and 1:5 in medical-surgical units. Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a) (source: Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a))

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About the job

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ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Day Shift) in San Jose, California.

Location

San Jose, CA

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Shifts are from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Occasional weekend work is required, with a patient ratio of 4:1, except for critical care patients who have a ratio of 1:1 or 2:1.

Job Description

The Emergency Department at Good Samaritan Hospital is a 36-bed unit with a dedicated team of 113 skilled staff members. As a Registered Nurse in this unit, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality emergency care to patients with various conditions. The unit is recognized as a Stroke and STEMI center, making it essential for staff to be equipped with the latest knowledge and skills to respond to medical emergencies.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care in a high-pressure environment.
  • Utilize Phillips EMR - Meditech for patient documentation.
  • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Act as a charge nurse as needed, managing staff and patient flow.
  • Respond promptly to emergency situations in accordance with established protocols.

Required Experience

A minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in an Emergency Department within an acute care hospital is required. Candidates with previous charge nurse or travel/interim experience in California will be given priority.

Certifications/Licensure

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.

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