Interim Nursing Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Interim Emergency Services Manager (RN) for a 13-week leadership assignment in Arcata, California.

This position is ideal for a seasoned Emergency Department nurse leader with strong clinical experience and proven management capabilities. The Interim Emergency Services Manager will provide day-to-day leadership for emergency services, support staff performance, maintain quality and patient-safety standards, and help ensure efficient clinical operations throughout the department.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of Emergency Room / Emergency Department experience and a minimum of 2 years of nursing management experience.

Key Responsibilities

        Provide daily leadership and operational oversight for the Emergency Department.

        Supervise nursing staff and support effective staffing, scheduling, and workflow.

        Promote safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care throughout emergency services.

        Monitor department operations and address staffing, patient flow, and clinical issues as they arise.

        Support staff accountability, performance, communication, and professional development.

        Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, ancillary departments, and hospital administration.

        Help maintain appropriate staffing levels based on patient volume and acuity.

        Support patient throughput and reduce unnecessary delays in care.

        Monitor compliance with clinical policies, regulatory requirements, and hospital standards.

        Participate in quality-improvement and patient-safety initiatives.

        Review incidents, trends, and operational concerns and help implement corrective actions when appropriate.

        Support orientation, coaching, and onboarding of emergency department staff.

        Assist with employee performance management and conflict resolution.

        Ensure appropriate communication during shift changes and leadership handoffs.

        Respond to urgent clinical or operational issues within the Emergency Department.

        Promote collaboration between nursing, physicians, registration, laboratory, imaging, and other support services.

        Maintain a professional, patient-centered, and safety-focused work environment.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

        Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license

        Minimum 5 years of Emergency Room / Emergency Department nursing experience

        Minimum 2 years of nursing management or leadership experience

        Current BLS certification

        Strong understanding of Emergency Department operations

        Experience supervising or managing clinical staff

        Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

        Ability to manage multiple operational priorities in a fast-paced environment

        Ability to work independently in an interim leadership capacity

        Required health clearance, including current TB clearance as applicable

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates may also have:

        Previous Emergency Department Manager or Nurse Manager experience

        Interim nursing leadership experience

        Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Assistant Nurse Manager experience

        Experience in a short-term acute-care hospital

        Experience with staff scheduling and workforce management

        Experience with Emergency Department quality metrics and patient flow

        Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards

        Experience with performance improvement and staff development

        ACLS certification

        PALS certification

        TNCC certification

        BSN or advanced nursing degree

Leadership & Operational Skills

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:

        Emergency Department leadership

        Staff supervision

        Clinical operations

        Staffing and scheduling

        Patient flow and throughput

        Employee coaching

        Performance management

        Conflict resolution

        Quality improvement

        Patient safety

        Regulatory compliance

        Emergency response

        Incident management

        Interdisciplinary collaboration

        Departmental problem solving

        Clinical escalation

        Staff engagement and accountability

Schedule Requirements

        Monday through Friday

        Day Shift

        8-hour shifts

        40 hours per week guaranteed

        Schedule may occasionally vary based on department needs, leadership responsibilities, or emergency operational demands.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Emergency Department RN leader who can quickly step into an interim management role and provide stability, direction, and operational support.

You should have a strong ER clinical background, proven experience managing nursing teams, and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as an:

        Emergency Department Nurse Manager

        Emergency Services Manager

        ER Nurse Manager

        Interim Nurse Manager

        Emergency Department Supervisor

        Clinical Nurse Manager - Emergency Services

        Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

        Emergency Room Nursing Leader

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on experience, education, licensure, certifications, leadership skills, and the requirements of the position.