Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nurse Jobs – Oakland, California

Join a high-acuity Emergency Department as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Oakland, California. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide emergency care in a Level I/II trauma environment while working with a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Care for patients across the lifespan in a fast-paced department with diverse clinical conditions, strong support services, and meaningful opportunities to advance your emergency nursing experience. Oakland’s vibrant East Bay location provides access to diverse cultural experiences, beautiful parks, waterfront attractions, and convenient regional transportation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Oakland, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Assignment Type: 13-week Emergency Department travel contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Intermittent weekend coverage required
• Holiday Coverage: Willingness to work 2 of 3 upcoming major holidays
• On-Call: Not required
• Patient Assignment: Approximately 4 patients per nurse
• Department Profile: Emergency Department with approximately 44 beds, 9 fast-track spaces, and roughly 170 visits per day
• Orientation: 36 hours, including required learning modules

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in California
• At least 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience required; 18 months may be considered for candidates with experience in a comparable emergency care setting
• Level I or Level II trauma experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, CPI, and PALS certifications required
• NIHSS and TNCC certifications preferred
• Demonstrated competency in cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with blood product administration, IV vasopressors, ventilated patients, triage, phlebotomy, and starting and maintaining IVs
• Ability to provide nursing care for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Ability to complete required pre-start training, including MAB, Team, or CPI preparation as applicable
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, and unit support staff

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and timely emergency nursing care to patients across the lifespan
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, prioritize care, and respond to rapidly changing conditions
• Care for patients with traumatic injuries, acute medical conditions, respiratory failure, and other emergency presentations
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and administer appropriate clinical interventions
• Administer blood products, IV medications, and vasopressors in accordance with clinical protocols
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients and support emergency airway management and stabilization measures
• Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access, perform phlebotomy, and collect specimens accurately
• Apply isolation precautions and follow appropriate personal protective equipment practices
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and communicate patient status to providers and the interdisciplinary care team
• Participate in triage and maintain a safe, organized, and patient-centered Emergency Department environment
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support efficient patient flow and high-quality patient outcomes
• During initial orientation, care assignments may focus on non-trauma patients while department-specific competencies are established

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nurse assignment in Oakland, California, and join a high-acuity healthcare team in the East Bay.

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.