Travel ER Holding RN - $2,590 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ED Holding position requiring prior ED experience and willingness to float to MS/Tele units.

Details

• Work in the ER Holding unit, floating to Med-Surg/Telemetry when not needed for ED Holding
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 0700-1930
• Weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active CA RN license
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• TNCC certification preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years of ED experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Experience with pediatric and adult emergency patients across a wide range of conditions including trauma, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and psychiatric cases
• Experience with IV therapy, arterial lines, central lines, and blood product administration
• Experience managing ventilated and intubated patients, including BiPAP/CPAP and chest tube care
• Experience interpreting ABGs and managing dysrhythmias
• Experience with emergency medications including vasopressors and procedural sedation
• Skilled in triage and isolation precautions/PPE
• Skilled in splinting and orthopedic trauma care preferred

Additional Information

• Responsible for accurate assessment documentation, clinical procedures (IV, Foley, dressings), and patient/family education
• Demonstrates understanding of evidence-based practice, pathophysiology, and pharmacological implications
• Performs tele monitoring and safe medication administration in accordance with facility standards
• Acts as a patient advocate and recognizes changes in patient condition
• Works independently and collaboratively within the care team
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius for local rate consideration
• Returning staff or travelers must have a 1-year separation before reapplying
• Max RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Holiday coverage applies to New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Must complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing

American Traveler Job ID #P-768538. 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

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