Registered Nurse - Seasonal - Emergency Department Nights
UHS
Summary
Temecula Valley Hospital is hiring experienced, Seasonal Per Diem Registered Nurses for our ED Floor. These seasonal positions are temporary assignments, working October 2026 through March 30, 2027. This position requires two 12 hour shifts per week.
Job description
RN – Emergency Dept.
The Emergency Department Registered Nurse performs assessments appropriate to the patient’s clinical presentation/diagnosis, care setting, age, development level, and cultural and religious orientation in a timely manner. Performs assessments completely and accurately including, but not limited to, physical (i.e. assessment for pain, skin breakdown, risk for falls), psychological (i.e. cognitive and communicative skills or development), social status and other patient needs.
Essential Job Duties
- Identifies and prioritizes the need for further assessment based on the patient’s clinical presentation/diagnosis, care setting, desire for care and responses to any previous care.
- Initiates discharge planning for each patient upon admission as appropriate.
- Is able to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results.
- Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring and identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately.
- The ER RN must be able to accurately assign triage categories using Emergency Severity Index.
- Is able to assist emergency room physician with diagnosis and interventional procedures, i.e., central lines, closed reductions, advanced airway management.
- Is competent to monitor the patient undergoing procedural sedation.
- Is competent to perform ACLS and PALS algorithms and protocols.
- Maintains current competencies on all Emergency Department equipment including defibrillator, pacer, infusion pumps, etc.
Requirements
- One (1) year Emergency or Critical Care experience in an acute care facility
- Registered Nurse with current California RN license
- NIHSS required within 3 months of hire
- BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA) certifications required
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Completion bonus
- Growth opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.