Registered Nurse – Emergency Room - Travel - (ER RN)
Start date: 9/2/2026 • 12-hour day shifts • Pay rate: $2,059.00 – $2,165.00
About the role
The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The CN performs all steps of the nursing process: assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient’s family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care to deliver family-centered care. As a professional, the CN monitors the quality of nursing care provided and is responsible for their own professional development, including maintaining licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. The CN also contributes to the profession through activities such as teaching others and sharing expertise within the unit or hospital.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and interpret clinical data
- Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
- Coordinate care with other healthcare providers
- Teach patients and families skills to manage care and prevent complications
- Monitor and ensure quality of nursing care provided
- Maintain professional development, licensure, and certifications
- Contribute to the nursing profession through teaching and sharing expertise
Requirements
- Active California RN license
- 2 years of emergency room (ER) experience
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC (copies required)
- EPIC computer charting experience
- SSN and date of birth required for compliance
- 1 professional reference from the last 12 months
- Up-to-date vaccinations and booster
Preferred Qualifications
- 4–5 years of ER experience
- Previous travel nursing experience
Location
Palo Alto, California—known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and home to Stanford University. Located 35 miles south of San Francisco, Palo Alto offers a charming downtown, beautiful parks, diverse cultural offerings, and excellent travel nursing opportunities.
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) and Flex Spending options
- Life insurance
- Accident and short-term disability coverage
- Free continuing education
- Referral bonuses