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Emergency Department Holding Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in San Francisco, CA

Join a collaborative emergency care team as an Emergency Department Holding Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing assignment in San Francisco, California. Provide high-quality emergency, telemetry, and medical-surgical nursing care in a fast-paced ED holding environment while enjoying the culture and scenery of the Bay Area.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Holding / Emergency Room Nursing
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: San Francisco, California
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,210–$2,330
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend rotation required
• Call: No call requirement
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Patient Assignment: Approximately 4 patients per nurse
• Documentation: Epic

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of emergency department nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications from AHA or ARC
• Demonstrated competence in emergency assessment, triage, telemetry monitoring, IV therapy, medication administration, and patient stabilization
• Willingness to float to medical-surgical and telemetry units when ED holding coverage is not needed
• Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, accept feedback, and complete required documentation and assignments within established timeframes

Emergency Department Holding RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients in the emergency department holding area.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and recognize, document, and promptly report changes in patient condition.
• Manage IVs, Foley catheters, dressings, central lines, blood products, ventilated patients, and emergency medications as indicated.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and support patients requiring telemetry, respiratory interventions, procedural sedation monitoring, or other emergency care.
• Administer medications safely and educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and care needs.
• Assist with care for medical, surgical, neurologic, behavioral health, trauma, and pediatric emergency presentations.
• Float to medical-surgical and telemetry units as needed while maintaining unit standards and continuity of care.
• Advocate for patients, follow safety practices, report errors and near misses, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.

San Francisco offers iconic neighborhoods, rich culture, exceptional dining, and convenient access to beautiful Bay Area scenery. Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel nursing opportunity in California.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.