Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) – Oakland, CA Contract

Experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) wanted for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Oakland, California. Join a high-acuity, on-site Emergency Department team caring for trauma and medically complex patients in a fast-paced environment. You will support a diverse patient population while working alongside respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, phlebotomy, and other interdisciplinary partners.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Location: Oakland, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 4 patients per nurse
• Department Overview: High-volume Emergency Department with approximately 44 beds, 9 fast-track spaces, and about 170 visits per day
• Call: No on-call requirement
• Scheduling: Intermittent weekend coverage required; ability to work 2 of 3 upcoming major holidays
• Orientation: 36 hours

Oakland offers an energetic East Bay lifestyle with vibrant arts and culinary scenes, beautiful parks, waterfront destinations, and convenient access to the broader San Francisco Bay Area. This Oakland travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Emergency Room RN seeking a rewarding California healthcare assignment.

Emergency Department RN Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience; 18 months may be considered for candidates with experience in a comparable facility
• Active California Registered Nurse license
• Current ACLS, BLS, CPI, and PALS certifications
• Level I or Level II trauma experience required
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Experience administering blood products, managing IV vasopressors, and caring for ventilated patients
• Proficiency with triage, phlebotomy, starting and maintaining IVs, and isolation precautions/PPE
• NIHSS and TNCC certifications preferred
• MAB, Team, or CPI violence-prevention training must be completed before the start date; CPI certification is required
• Comfort caring for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Willingness to float within the hospital when needed

Emergency Department Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients presenting with emergency, trauma, and medically complex conditions
• Perform rapid assessments, prioritize care, and participate in Emergency Department triage
• Monitor patients and recognize, interpret, and respond to dysrhythmias and changes in clinical status
• Care for patients requiring ventilatory support and administer IV vasopressors according to established protocols
• Safely administer blood products and maintain accurate documentation throughout treatment
• Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access, collect specimens, and support diagnostic testing
• Provide trauma-informed care while following emergency and isolation precautions
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and other members of the care team
• Educate patients and families, promote safety, and support timely transitions of care
• Maintain professional standards while adapting to changing patient volume and acuity

Why This Travel RN Opportunity

• Make an immediate impact in a diverse, high-acuity Emergency Department
• Work with a broad range of patient populations and complex clinical presentations
• Gain valuable Level I/II trauma experience in a collaborative interdisciplinary setting
• Enjoy a consistent three-night-shift schedule with no on-call requirement

Apply now to join this Oakland, California Emergency Department team and advance your travel nursing career.

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.