Registered Nurse – Emergency Room - Travel - (ER RN)

AMN Healthcare Nursing; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free housing

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability

Continuing Education

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

AMN Healthcare is seeking an experienced ER RN for a travel assignment in Palo Alto, CA. The role focuses on hands-on emergency care, coordinating with the team to deliver high-quality patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Start date is 12/6/2026 with rotating day/night shifts. Competitive weekly pay between $2,175 and $2,287 plus benefits and housing options provided by AMN Healthcare.

Qualifications

• RN-ER with California license.
• Minimum 2 years ER experience.
• Active ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on emergency care and nursing procedures.
• Collaborate with the care team to coordinate patient plans.
• Educate patients and families and ensure safety and quality care.

Skills

ER nursing

Education

RN-CA License

ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC Certifications

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room – Travel – (ER RN)

StartDate: 12/6/2026 Available Shifts: 12 D/N Pay Rate: $2175.00 - $2287.00

A Brief Overview: 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. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including 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, monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, ER
• Experience: 2 years
• Licenses: RN-CA
• Certifications: ACLS(Copy Needed); BLS(Copy Needed); PALS(Copy Needed); CERT-TNCC(Copy Needed)
• SSN Required
• DOB Required
• Work History: Should not be more than 30 days of gap in entire work history
• References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months
• EPIC Computer charting
• CA License
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC
• Vaccine and Booster

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer 4-5 years experience and previous travel

Facility Location

Known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and the home of Stanford University, Palo Alto’s eclectic mix of tradition and innovation makes this California town a great place to live and work. Located just 35 miles south of San Francisco, this college town boasts a charming tree‑lined downtown, an abundance of beautiful parks, a medley of cultural offerings and excellent travel nursing assignments.

Job Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short‑term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About The Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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