Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Antioch, California

Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) needed in Antioch, California, for a 13-week contract. Bring your emergency nursing expertise to an on-site Emergency Department role and provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population in a fast-paced setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team while enjoying convenient access to the greater Bay Area, scenic Delta surroundings, and a welcoming community.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse
• Location: Antioch, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,210-$2,330
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 3, 2026
• End Date: February 2, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift Options: Day shifts, 11:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; or mid shifts, 3:00 p.m.-3:30 a.m. Variable start times may range from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Department Profile: 33-bed Emergency Department with an average daily census of approximately 16 patients
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults
• Charting: Epic
• Orientation: 24 hours

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
• Current and unrestricted California Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS certifications
• Community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Strong assessment, prioritization, and emergency response skills
• Experience caring for a broad range of patient ages and acuities
• Ability to work 12-hour day or mid shifts and participate in every-other-weekend coverage
• Experience with Epic electronic documentation preferred

Travel Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Perform rapid triage, focused assessments, reassessments, and ongoing monitoring of Emergency Department patients
• Provide evidence-based care for medical, surgical, trauma, pediatric, psychiatric, and behavioral health emergencies
• Recognize and respond to life-threatening conditions, including stroke, STEMI, respiratory failure, sepsis, dysrhythmias, overdose, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Administer emergency medications, blood products, IV therapies, sedation, vasopressors, and other treatments according to orders and protocols
• Care for patients requiring ventilatory support, BiPAP/CPAP, central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, and continuous sedation or paralysis
• Initiate and maintain IV access, obtain 12-lead ECGs, perform phlebotomy, and interpret clinical findings for timely escalation of care
• Support the care of patients experiencing seizures, burns, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, fractures, suicidal ideation, and other high-acuity conditions
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary partners, including respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, interpretation services, and phlebotomy
• Provide compassionate communication, patient education, and safe discharge or admission coordination
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and care plans in Epic

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nursing opportunity in Antioch, California, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving the greater Bay Area.

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.