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: 11/30/2026
• 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 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department Holding position requiring prior travel experience and an active CA RN license.

Details

• Work in the ER Holding unit with floating to Medical-Surgical/Telemetry when not needed in ED Holding
• Adult and pediatric emergency patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA), ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• TNCC certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and management of arterial lines and central lines
• Experience managing respiratory emergencies including BiPAP/CPAP, ventilated patients, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with psychiatric and behavioral health emergencies, including managing violent behavior and suicidal patients
• Experience with neurological emergencies such as CVA, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury
• Experience with orthopedic trauma and splinting preferred
• Experience with shock/trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations preferred

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care including assessment, clinical procedures (IV, Foley, dressings), and patient/family education
• Work within a STEMI and Stroke Certified facility environment
• Accurately document patient assessments and recognize changes in patient condition
• Act as a patient advocate and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Follow isolation precautions and proper PPE protocols
• Maintain a professional appearance and demonstrate strong clinical judgment
• Local candidates accepted at the local rate within a 50-mile radius
• Returning staff must have a one-year separation before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only one 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 will not be considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-780982. 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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