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ER | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareOakland, CATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Oakland, CA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 23, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$56.11
Weekly
$2,020
Yearly (full-time)
$105,040

This job pays about $56.11/hour — 17% 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.

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Job description

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) Travel Assignment in Oakland, CA

Join a high-volume Emergency Department in Oakland, California, and put your emergency nursing skills to work in a fast-paced Travel RN opportunity in the East Bay.

Located in vibrant Oakland with convenient access to downtown amenities, waterfront views, and a diverse community, this Emergency Room Registered Nurse job is ideal for a confident ER nurse who thrives in a busy acute care setting and enjoys caring for patients across the lifespan.

Job Details

  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
  • Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
  • Specialty: Emergency Room (ER) / Emergency Department Nurse
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Orientation: 36 hours
  • Schedule Notes: Intermittent weekend coverage; no on-call
  • Holiday Coverage: Must be available for 2 of 3 upcoming major holidays
  • Setting: Busy emergency department with trauma exposure and fast-track care
  • Location: Oakland, CA 94602

Job Requirements

  • Active California Registered Nurse license required at time of submission
  • 1 year of minimum ER nursing experience required
  • 2 years of Emergency Room or comparable acute care experience preferred; 18 months may be considered if from a like facility
  • Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, and PALS
  • Preferred certifications: NIHSS and TNCC
  • Experience with Level I or Level II trauma care required
  • Strong skills in dysrhythmia interpretation and emergency nursing management
  • Experience with blood administration, IV vasopressors, ventilated patients, triage, and IV starts
  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply
  • Ability to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced emergency department environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality nursing care to Emergency Department patients across neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
  • Assess, monitor, and treat patients with urgent and emergent medical needs
  • Support triage, stabilization, and ongoing care for a wide variety of emergency presentations
  • Interpret and respond to dysrhythmias and other acute changes in patient condition
  • Administer blood products, manage IV vasopressors, and care for ventilated patients as needed
  • Deliver safe, efficient care in a busy environment with trauma exposure and fast-track volume
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote timely, effective patient care
  • Float within the hospital when needed based on unit and clinical needs
  • Maintain readiness to support weekend, holiday, and night-shift coverage

Apply now to join this Oakland, CA ER Registered Nurse travel assignment and advance your emergency nursing career with a rewarding Bay Area healthcare job.

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.

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