Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Antioch, California

Join our healthcare team as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) in Antioch, California. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an experienced emergency room nurse who thrives in a fast-paced Level II trauma environment, enjoys caring for a diverse patient population, and is confident managing routine and high-acuity emergencies. Located in the scenic East Bay near the California Delta, Antioch offers convenient access to outdoor recreation, waterfront activities, and the broader Bay Area.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,210-$2,330
• Location: Antioch, California
• Healthcare Setting: Community hospital Emergency Department with a Level II trauma environment
• Start Date: November 3, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 2, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Times: Variable start times between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; day shifts approximately 11:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m. or mid shifts approximately 3:00 p.m.-3:30 a.m.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 4 patients per nurse
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department or emergency room nursing experience
• Previous community hospital experience required
• Level II trauma experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS certifications
• Strong emergency assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills
• Experience caring for patients across the lifespan in a high-volume emergency setting
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and participate in every-other-weekend coverage

Emergency Department Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and timely nursing care to emergency patients across all age groups
• Perform rapid triage, focused assessments, reassessments, and ongoing patient monitoring
• Manage patients experiencing trauma, stroke symptoms, cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, overdose, psychiatric crises, seizures, burns, and other acute conditions
• Administer emergency medications, blood products, IV medications, vasopressors, sedation, and other prescribed therapies
• Care for patients requiring ventilator support, BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube management, central line care, and continuous sedation or paralysis
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including dysrhythmias, STEMI, CVA, sepsis, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Perform or assist with procedures including IV starts, phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, splint application, procedural sedation monitoring, and airway support
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and collaborate with providers, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and other members of the care team
• Support a safe, respectful environment while caring for patients with behavioral health needs or violent behavior

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel nursing opportunity in Antioch, California, and join a dedicated 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.