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Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Oakland, California

Join a high-volume Emergency Department in Oakland, California, as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) and provide compassionate emergency nursing care across the lifespan. This California travel nursing opportunity is ideal for experienced ER nurses seeking a Level I/II trauma environment, night shifts, and the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team in the vibrant East Bay.

Oakland is a diverse community known for its excellent dining, arts scene, regional parks, and convenient access to the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Contract Duration: Approximately 15 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 4 patients per nurse
• Call: No on-call requirement
• Weekend Coverage: Intermittent weekend coverage
• Holiday Coverage: Schedule will include two of the three upcoming major holidays
• Orientation: Approximately 36 hours
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients

Emergency Department RN Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department or Emergency Room nursing experience; 18 months may be considered for candidates with experience in a comparable setting
• Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPI certifications
• Level I or Level II trauma experience required
• Experience caring for patients in a high-volume emergency or trauma setting
• Preferred: NIHSS and TNCC certifications
• Demonstrated ability to care for patients requiring advanced emergency interventions

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care, including triage, assessment, treatment, reassessment, and discharge planning
• Care for patients with a broad range of medical, surgical, traumatic, and behavioral health needs
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer blood products and manage patients receiving IV vasopressors
• Care for ventilated patients and provide appropriate monitoring and interventions
• Start and maintain IV access, perform phlebotomy, and follow isolation and personal protective equipment protocols
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, interpretation services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Provide safe, compassionate care while supporting emergency department flow and patient safety

Apply now for this Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel contract in Oakland, California, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving patients across the lifespan.

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.