ED Registered Nurse Job in Oxnard, CA

You'll work as an RN in a 22-bed Emergency Department at St Johns Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, California, with 8–10 additional hallway beds available as needed. This is a 91-day travel assignment starting November 9, 2026, with weekly pay of $2,178.

Schedule & Staffing

• 3 twelve-hour shifts per week on a rotating basis
• Variable start times; you'll most often work mid shifts, primarily 1:00 PM–1:00 AM and 3:00 PM–3:00 AM
• Every other weekend requirement, possibly more
• Holidays worked in rotation with permanent staff
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, depending on acuity

Responsibilities & Clinical Requirements

• You will not perform triage; dedicated triage nurses are on-site 24/7
• Float to sister ER facility as operational needs require
• Follow up on oral pain medications within one hour and IV pain medications within 30 minutes
• Perform swallow screens for stroke patients with zero tolerance for fall-outs
• Adhere to sepsis bolus and bundle protocols
• Complete competency testing before performing conscious sedation
• Perform lab draws when clinical techs are unavailable
• Comfortable working with ventilated patients
• Sign off on monitor strips printed and read by monitor techs

Systems & Training

• EMR: Cerner FirstNet; prior FirstNet Cerner experience preferred; ER supervisor will provide department-specific training
• Monitor system: Philips
• 2-day floor-specific orientation included
• Scrub color: Navy

Required Qualifications

• Current California nursing license (RN)
• Minimum 2–3 years of emergency room experience
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• No BSN required