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

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AMN Healthcare Nursing

Palo Alto, California

Staffing partner

Posted Jul 21

Shift
12-hour rotating
Unit
ER
Starts
Aug 16, 2026

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour rotating
Term
starts Aug 16, 2026 · Travel
Practice
Epic charting
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
3+ years
More role details
Staffing partner
AMN Healthcare Nursing

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Travel package
Housing provided

About this role

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room - Travel - (ER RN). StartDate: 8/16/2026 Available Shifts: 12 D/N Pay Rate: $2059.00 - $2165.00. 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. Required

Qualifications

Registered Nurse, ER.

Experience

3 years. Licenses: RN-CA.

Certifications

ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC. References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months. EPIC Computer charting. Vaccine and Booster. Preferred

Qualifications

Prefer 4-5 years experience and previous travel.

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Requirements

  • Registered Nurse, ER.
  • 3 years. Licenses: RN-CA.
  • ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC. References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months. EPIC Computer charting. Vaccine and Booster. Preferred
  • Prefer 4-5 years experience and previous travel.

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

Place

City
Palo Alto, California
Median rent
$3,484/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$231,101/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
11% above the national average

California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.

Palo Alto sits in the heart of Silicon Valley, blending leafy residential streets with a high-energy tech culture. Stanford University anchors the town with world-class medical and research facilities, while a mild climate and easy access to the Santa Cruz mountains make it attractive for RNs who love both career prestige and outdoor weekends.

Map showing the location of Palo Alto, CA
Approximate location in Palo Alto, CA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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AMN Healthcare Nursing
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AMN Healthcare is a publicly traded healthcare staffing company with over 30 years of experience connecting clinicians across all specialties to healthcare facilities nationwide. Rather than operating its own hospitals or clinics, AMN functions as a staffing agency, placing nurses…

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  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted Pay Rate: $2059.00 - $2165.00 range and differentials?
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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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