ER RN in San Jose, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,148/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $59.67
- Weekly
- $2,148
- Yearly (full-time)
- $111,696
- Contract length
- 12 weeks
This job pays about $59.67/hour — 12% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,293 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 32 of them in San Jose.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $229/hour, median $65.20/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($72.45/hour across 425 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This travel contract is designed for an experienced Emergency Department nurse ready to support acute-care patients during 12-hour night shifts in San Jose. You will care for a varied emergency department population, respond to stroke and STEMI cases, and work within a high-acuity setting that includes critical-care patients. The schedule runs from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with every-other-weekend coverage. Bring your emergency nursing expertise, required certifications, and readiness for nights—San Jose is waiting after your shift.
Weather:
San Jose typically offers mild, comfortable weather around this time of year, with cool mornings and evenings, moderate daytime temperatures, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Light layers and a jacket are usually helpful, especially after a night shift.
Fun Things To Do:
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Local Favorite: Explore the restaurants, shops, and public art in downtown San Jose.
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Outdoor Adventure: Visit Alum Rock Park for hiking, scenic views, and open-air relaxation.
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Day Trip: Spend the day along the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the nearby Pacific coastline.
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Day Trip: Explore Monterey’s waterfront, Cannery Row, and coastal walking paths.
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Arts and Culture: Tour the exhibits and gardens at the San Jose Museum of Art and nearby cultural attractions.
Job Specifics:
City and State: San Jose, California
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Duration: 12 weeks, 36 hours per week
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