Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Walnut Creek, CA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) with a travel assignment at a leading Level II Trauma Center in Walnut Creek, CA 94598. This high-acuity Emergency Department offers exceptional opportunities for experienced nurses seeking California nursing jobs in a vibrant Bay Area location. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in patient care while enjoying Walnut Creek’s dynamic downtown, excellent dining, and scenic parks.

ER RN Job Details – California Healthcare Jobs

• Location: Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (Bay Area)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Job
• Unit: Emergency Department (44 beds)
• Trauma Level: II
• Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 12/2/2025 or 12/16/2025; End: 2/28/2026)
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (1p-1a, 3p-3a, 5p-5a, 7p-7a; must be able to work all listed shifts)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2410-$2580
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: 1 major holiday
• Orientation: 2 ED shifts (24 hours) + 1 shift with Educator (4-6 hours)
• Documentation: Epic EMR

ER Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active California RN license (required for California nursing jobs)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room nursing experience
• Prior travel nurse assignments preferred; strong ED experience with ability to transition quickly
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA) or ENPC, NIH Stroke Scale
• EPIC charting experience (must be documented in work history)
• Superior professional references
• Preferred: CEN, TNCC, 3-5 years of experience, trauma and pediatrics experience
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills

ER Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population in a busy Emergency Department (average daily census: 190-200 patients)
• Perform triage, assessment, and treatment for patients with emergencies including STEMI, stroke, trauma, falls, syncope, and weakness
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, ER techs, respiratory therapists, and case managers for optimal patient outcomes
• Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and Pyxis for medication administration
• Participate in rapid patient turnover and manage inpatient admissions as needed
• Comply with hospital policies, including professional dress code and appearance standards
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a culture of teamwork and nursing excellence

Apply now to join our healthcare team as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse in Walnut Creek, California! Advance your career with this travel nursing job and experience the best of Bay Area healthcare.

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