American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Oakland, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a night shift Emergency Department position requiring CA RN licensure and ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications.
Details
- General Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric patients
- Non-trauma Emergency Department in a STEMI and stroke certified facility
- Patient ratio of 1:4
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
- Every other weekend required
- On-call as needed
- Possible float to Alta Bates campus
- Epic charting system experience required
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of recent ER experience required
- Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills
- Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
- Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
- Ability to obtain 12-lead EKG/ECG
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred unless extensive ER experience is demonstrated
- 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration
Additional Information
- Serve as the patient's primary nurse, managing overall care from admission to discharge
- Conduct nursing assessments within 24 hours of admission and develop individualized care plans
- Coordinate care with physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare team members
- Initiate and direct emergency interventions calmly and efficiently
- Document and communicate patient assessments, care plans, and outcomes accurately
- Local candidates accepted at local rate within a 50-mile radius
- Returning staff/travelers must have a separation period of at least 1 year before returning
- Holiday coverage may be required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, with only 1 holiday request allowed per contract
- Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
- Re-orientation required only if returning travelers have been separated for 6+ months and previously completed orientation at this facility
American Traveler Job ID #P-787693. 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.