Travel RN Emergency Room

Arcata, California

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You'll work a 13-week ER travel contract in Arcata, California. This role comes through Voyage Health, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Posted Sep 10

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour days3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Emergency Room · Hospital RN Emergency Room (Travel/Contract)
License: RN license
Term: 13 weeks · TravelTravel/Contract

Do you qualify?

Experience: At least 2 years of recent ER experience Most candidates will need to have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty.

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for California travel rolesCalifornia travel postings that state pay run $1,730/week to $3,100/week, the middle half $2,040/week to $2,800/week, across 319 postings.

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Details: 13-week contract 13-week contract

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Voyage Health

Staffing partner

Staffing partner: Voyage Health

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Position Details

Specialty: RN Emergency Room
Location: Arcata, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Pay: $2029 - $2135 per week
Shift: 3x12 Days
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 13-week
Position: RN Emergency Room (Travel/Contract)

We're hiring experienced RN Emergency Room for a 13-week contract in Arcata, California — earn up to ($2029 - $2135 per week) while providing essential care at a leading facility. Most candidates will need to have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty.

Looking to level up your career and boost your income? At Voyage Healthcare, we help connect nurses, therapists, and allied health pros with high-paying travel jobs at top-rated facilities across the U. S. With thousands of openings nationwide, you can earn up to $3,500+ per week (depending on your specialty, location, housing, and benefits)—all while making a real impact on the communities that need you most. Let your next adventure start with us!

Apply & Call us today at 800-798-6035 for details on this opportunity. #Workwolf

What's around it?

In Arcata, CA

Arcata, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $1,327/mo
Household income: $46,713/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Arcata, CA

NeighborhoodsNeighborhoods in Arcata radiate outward from the central Arcata Plaza, which serves as the walkable historic core surrounded by older homes and civic life. Directly north toward the Cal Poly Humboldt campus lies Northtown, a bustling student-oriented district characterized by higher rental turnover, multi-unit housing, and easy walking access to university facilities. To the south and east of downtown, the city transitions into quieter, established residential blocks that cater more to long-term residents and families seeking smaller residential lots. Nurses who want suburban tract neighborhoods or larger parcels frequently expand their housing search just north along US 101 to McKinleyville.

Neighborhoods in Arcata radiate outward from the central Arcata Plaza, which serves as the walkable historic core surrounded by older homes and civic life. Directly north toward the Cal Poly Humboldt campus lies Northtown, a bustling student-oriented district characterized by higher rental turnover, multi-unit housing, and easy walking access to university facilities.

To the south and east of downtown, the city transitions into quieter, established residential blocks that cater more to long-term residents and families seeking smaller residential lots. Nurses who want suburban tract neighborhoods or larger parcels frequently expand their housing search just north along US 101 to McKinleyville.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: humboldtredwoodrealty.com Source 2: ficustree.ai

Getting aroundArcata sits at the intersection of US 101 and State Route 299, making vehicular travel around northern Humboldt County direct. For nurses working at primary medical facilities in Eureka, the southbound drive along US 101 typically takes between 10 and 20 minutes under off-peak conditions, though weather, coastal fog, and seasonal incidents can impact travel. The northern commute to McKinleyville takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes. Locally, Arcata is exceptionally pedestrian and cyclist friendly, with a significant portion of residents walking or biking across its compact street grid.

Arcata sits at the intersection of US 101 and State Route 299, making vehicular travel around northern Humboldt County direct. For nurses working at primary medical facilities in Eureka, the southbound drive along US 101 typically takes between 10 and 20 minutes under off-peak conditions, though weather, coastal fog, and seasonal incidents can impact travel.

The northern commute to McKinleyville takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes. Locally, Arcata is exceptionally pedestrian and cyclist friendly, with a significant portion of residents walking or biking across its compact street grid.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: humboldtredwoodrealty.com Source 3: quora.com

OutdoorsOutdoor access is integrated into daily life, starting within city borders at the Arcata Community Forest, where extensive multi-use trails wind beneath second-growth redwoods behind campus. On the southern edge of town, the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary offers miles of walking paths and world-class birdwatching along Humboldt Bay. Residents also paddle the Mad River, beachcomb along the Pacific coastline, and take short drives to rugged coastal headlands at Trinidad Head, Su-Meg State Park, and Redwood National and State Parks.

Outdoor access is integrated into daily life, starting within city borders at the Arcata Community Forest, where extensive multi-use trails wind beneath second-growth redwoods behind campus. On the southern edge of town, the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary offers miles of walking paths and world-class birdwatching along Humboldt Bay.

Residents also paddle the Mad River, beachcomb along the Pacific coastline, and take short drives to rugged coastal headlands at Trinidad Head, Su-Meg State Park, and Redwood National and State Parks.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: rosecourtcottage.com

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Tucked behind Northern California's redwood curtain, Arcata is a progressive, tight-knit college community centered around Cal Poly Humboldt and its historic town square. For healthcare professionals commuting to regional hospitals in Eureka, Arcata offers a manageable 10-to-20-minute drive down US 101 while serving as a walkable, arts-forward home base. Daily life is defined by its pristine natural surroundings: you can run beneath coastal giants in the Arcata Community Forest, birdwatch at the Arcata Marsh, pick up provisions at the Saturday Plaza Farmers Market, or grab brunch at the Big Blue Cafe. Housing ranges from older bungalows and Victorians near the core to student rentals in Northtown, with suburban single-family options nearby in McKinleyville. Relocating nurses must weigh clear tradeoffs: Arcata is commercially and geographically isolated several hours north of major metros, winters bring heavy rainfall and persistent coastal fog, and academic leasing cycles restrict housing availability by late summer. For clinicians seeking small-town warmth, environmental consciousness, and immediate trail access, Arcata offers a distinct coastal retreat.

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As of 2026Source 1: humboldtredwoodrealty.com Source 2: ficustree.ai Source 3: 7x7.com Source 4: rosecourtcottage.com Source 5: reddit.com

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Arcata, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.