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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring CA RN licensure and Trauma Level II experience.

Details

• Community hospital Emergency Department, combined adult/pediatric setting
• Trauma Level II designated facility
• STEMI and Stroke certified facility
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 0700-1930
• Every other weekend required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS
• Skilled in triage, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Experience managing psychiatric emergencies including acute psychosis, drug overdose, and suicidal patients
• Proficient in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP and care of ventilated patients
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use
• Ability to manage and apply splints

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care across a wide range of conditions including pediatrics, trauma, and psychiatric emergencies
• Preferred experience with arterial line management, blood product administration, and central line care
• Preferred neuro-trauma experience including CVA, ICP monitoring, and traumatic brain injury care
• Preferred experience with gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius for local candidate consideration
• Returning employees must have a minimum 1-year separation before rejoining as a traveler
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract with only 1 holiday request allowed per contract
• Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis regardless of prior travel experience

American Traveler Job ID #P-764003. 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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