Travel ER RN - $2,586 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a Level II Trauma community hospital emergency department requiring CA licensure and at least 2 years of ED experience.

Details

• Work in a General Emergency Department serving combined adult and pediatric patients
• Community hospital setting with Trauma Level II designation
• STEMI and Stroke certified facility
• 1:4 patient ratio
• Variable shift start times between 1100-1500, working 3x12-hour Day or Evening shifts
• Every other weekend required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS (TNCC preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Experience with a broad range of ED skills including pediatrics, respiratory care, cardiac monitoring, neurological emergencies, IV therapy, and orthopedic trauma
• Skilled in triage, isolation precautions/PPE, and dysrhythmia management
• Experience managing psychiatric and behavioral health patients preferred
• Experience with ICP monitoring, neuro-trauma, and traumatic brain injury preferred
• Experience with arterial line management and blood product administration preferred

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care across a wide range of adult and pediatric conditions including trauma, respiratory distress, cardiac events, and psychiatric emergencies
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius to qualify for local candidate rate
• Returning staff must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• First-time travelers considered on a case-by-case basis

American Traveler Job ID #P-764002. 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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