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

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Walnut Creek, CA (13-week Assignment)

Travel ER RN opportunity in Walnut Creek, CA — 13-week assignment at a Level II Trauma Center. Active California RN license, EPIC charting experience, and ACLS/PALS required. Join a fast-paced Emergency Department (ED) team and advance your emergency nursing career in the Bay Area.

Travel RN Job Details — Walnut Creek, California

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,580 - $2,720
• Location: Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (Bay Area travel nurse opportunity)
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: May 5, 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
• Unit: Emergency Services (ED), 44 beds
• Trauma Level: II — Trauma RN experience highly valued

Required Qualifications — Emergency Department RN

• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room RN experience (ED RN or ER RN)
• Active California RN license
• EPIC charting experience required (must be documented in work history)
• BLS required; ACLS (AHA only), PALS (AHA only) or ENPC, and NIHSS certifications required
• Superior references required
• At least 1-2 previous travel assignments strongly preferred (travel nurse experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• CEN and TNCC certifications preferred
• 3–5 years of ED/trauma experience, including pediatric and trauma care
• Experience with STEMI, stroke protocols, and high-acuity trauma cases

Emergency Room RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population including STEMI, stroke, trauma, and geriatric patients
• Triage, perform assessments, initiate interventions, and manage high-acuity cases in a busy Emergency Department (ED)
• Collaborate closely with physicians, ER techs, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams
• Document patient care in EPIC and manage medications using Pyxis
• Participate in bedside triage and care of ambulance and trauma patients
• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to unit dress code
• Promote a positive patient experience and support nursing excellence on the trauma team
• Complete orientation: 2 ED shifts and 1 shift with educator

Why This Travel Nurse Opportunity — Walnut Creek & Bay Area

Walnut Creek offers a vibrant downtown, beautiful parks, and easy access to the greater Bay Area — ideal for travel nurses seeking a rewarding clinical assignment and lifestyle perks. This travel RN role provides hands-on experience at a Level II Trauma Center and exposure to a wide variety of emergency cases.

How to Apply

Ready to join our Emergency Department team as an ER RN or Travel RN in Walnut Creek, CA? Apply now with your updated resume listing EPIC experience and current California RN license. Questions? Contact our recruiter to learn more about this travel nurse assignment and next steps.

Apply now — Join our healthcare team today and make a difference in emergency care in Walnut Creek, 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.