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Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) – San Francisco, CA

Experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses are invited to join a high-acuity travel nursing contract in San Francisco, California. This 13-week ED RN opportunity is ideal for a confident emergency care nurse who can care for diverse patient populations, support ED holding, and float to medical-surgical/telemetry units when needed.

Located in the vibrant 94109 area, San Francisco offers an energetic urban setting with renowned dining, cultural attractions, scenic neighborhoods, and convenient access to the Bay Area. Join a collaborative healthcare team and provide high-quality emergency nursing care in this California travel nursing job.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: San Francisco, California 94109
• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse / ED Holding
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,210–$2,330
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend rotation required
• Call: No call requirement
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 4 patients per nurse
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Department Volume: Approximately 120 visits per day across a 32-room, 36-bed emergency department
• Float Expectation: Float to medical-surgical/telemetry units when not assigned to ED holding

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license valid in California
• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications from an accepted accrediting organization
• Experience with emergency assessment, triage, telemetry monitoring, IV therapy, medication administration, and patient stabilization
• Ability and willingness to float to medical-surgical/telemetry units as needed
• Strong clinical judgment, electronic health record documentation, communication, and teamwork skills
• Comfort caring for patients across a broad range of ages and acuity levels

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department holding area and assigned inpatient units
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, identify changes in patient condition, and promptly communicate clinical concerns
• Manage IV therapy, Foley catheter care, wound dressings, blood products, central lines, chest tubes, ventilated patients, and emergency medications as indicated
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, obtain 12-lead EKGs, and support patients requiring respiratory interventions
• Assist with triage, procedural sedation monitoring, psychiatric holds, behavioral health concerns, and emergent medical and traumatic conditions
• Administer medications safely and accurately while applying appropriate pharmacological and pathophysiological knowledge
• Educate patients and families, provide compassionate support, and advocate for patient needs
• Maintain timely and thorough electronic health record documentation
• Collaborate with respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, interpretation services, transportation, and other interdisciplinary care team members
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, regulatory, and emergency department standards
• Work independently while contributing positively to the interdisciplinary team and completing assigned tasks efficiently

Apply now for this Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel contract in San Francisco, California, and join a high-performing Bay Area healthcare team.

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.