American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Walnut Creek, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/20/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 20, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Room RN with a CA license, prior travel experience, and strong ED background for a fast-paced Level 2 trauma center.
Details
- Level 2 Trauma Center ED with 44 beds and an average daily census of 190-200 patients
- Patient ratio of 1:4
- 12-hour rotating evening/night shifts (3:30 PM - 4:00 AM), 36 hours per week
- Rotates through shifts including 1p-1a, 3p-3a, 5p-5a, and 7p-7a as scheduled
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- Requires coverage of 1 major holiday
- Patient population includes STEMI, stroke, syncope, weakness, trauma, and falls with a high elderly demographic
- Uses Epic for documentation and Pyxis for medication management
- Support staff includes ER techs, transporters, phlebotomy, RT, case managers, and social workers
- RT manages ventilators; RNs perform IV starts, EKGs, and venipuncture as needed
- No floating or charge nurse responsibilities required
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA only for ACLS/PALS)
- CEN and TNCC certifications strongly preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent ER clinical experience required
- 3-5 years of ER experience strongly preferred
- Prior travel nurse experience required, ideally 1-2 previous assignments
- Epic EMR experience required, must be reflected in work history
- Trauma and pediatric ED experience strongly preferred
- Strong clinical references required
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and manage ambulance triage at bedside
Additional Information
- Must reside within a 50 mile radius of the facility
- Responsible for triaging ambulance patients at bedside and managing rapid patient turnover
- Orientation includes 2 ED shifts (24 hours total) plus 1 shift with an educator (4-6 hours)
- Strong emphasis on patient experience and nursing excellence in a well-informed patient population
- Professional appearance required: scrubs of any color (no denim), non-skid closed-toe shoes, minimal jewelry, and neat hair/facial hair
- No gel or acrylic nails permitted
- Holiday time off requests cannot be approved by the manager
- Good teamwork and a positive attitude are expected
American Traveler Job ID #P-759973. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.