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Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ER RN) – San Jose, CA

Experienced Emergency Department RN? Join a 36-bed ER in San Jose, California, for a 12-week travel nursing contract with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Work 12-hour night shifts at a Stroke and STEMI Center, alongside a collaborative clinical team. The South San Jose area offers a welcoming, tree-lined setting with convenient access to neighborhood parks, dining, and the wider Bay Area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department (ED/ER)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: San Jose, California 95124
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Duration: 12 weeks, scheduled through February 15, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week, typically three 12-hour shifts
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,180–$2,290
• Department Overview: 36-bed Emergency Department; typical patient ratios are 4:1, with 1:1 or 2:1 ratios for critical-care patients
• Documentation System: Meditech

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure appropriate for practice in California
• 3–5 years of Emergency Department nursing experience in an acute-care hospital
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Strong emergency nursing assessment, triage, prioritization, and communication skills
• Collaborative and adaptable approach to working as part of a varied clinical team
• Charge nurse experience and prior travel or interim nursing experience in California are preferred

Emergency Room RN Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, and provide nursing care to patients presenting with emergent and urgent conditions.
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes in acuity, and respond promptly to critical needs.
• Support care for patients in a Stroke and STEMI Center, following appropriate emergency protocols.
• Administer medications and treatments, document patient care in Meditech, and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate patient care and transitions while maintaining safe, organized workflows in a high-volume Emergency Department.

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel RN opportunity in San Jose, 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.