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Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Job in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California, 94598, USA
Listing for: American Traveler
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-09-23
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    RN Nurse, Travel Nurse, Emergency Medicine
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Room RN for a Level 2 trauma ED requiring strong ER travel experience and Epic proficiency.

Requirements
  • Active CA RN license required
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA only) or ENPC, and NIHSS certifications required
  • CEN and TNCC certifications strongly preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of recent ER clinical experience required, 3-5 years preferred
  • Prior ER travel experience required
  • Epic charting experience required, with work history documenting Epic use
  • Superior clinical references required
  • Trauma and pediatric experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
  • Level 2 trauma emergency department with 44 beds and average daily census of 190-200 patients
  • High elderly patient population with diagnoses including STEMI, stroke, syncope, weakness, trauma, and falls
  • Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4
  • Travelers perform bedside triage of ambulance patients and hold inpatient admissions at times
  • 12-hour rotating shifts (evening/night) covering start times of 1p, 3p, 5p, and 7p, 36 hours per week
  • Every other weekend required
  • One major holiday requirement
  • No on-call responsibilities and no floating required
  • Support staff includes ER techs, physician assistants, 24/7 respiratory therapy and anesthesia, phlebotomy, and a lines team
  • RT manages all ventilators, breathing treatments, and ABGs
  • Documentation via Epic and medication dispensing via Pyxis
  • Special equipment includes art-lines in trauma, Hospira infusion pumps, and pediatric syringe pumps
  • Must reside within a 50 mile radius of the facility
  • Orientation includes two ED shifts (24 hours total) plus one shift with an educator (4-6 hours)
  • Strong focus on patient experience and nursing excellence
  • Fast-paced environment with quick discharge turnover requiring strong critical thinking skills
  • Patient population is well-informed and may be vocal about care standards
  • Professional appearance required, including non-skid closed-toe shoes, minimal jewelry, and neat hair/facial hair
  • Good teamwork and positive attitude required
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-759965

Open Positions: 1

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