ER Travel Nurse Job in SAN JOSE, CA | Variable (3x12)
Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, CA
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Travel RN
ER Nurse in San Jose, CA
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$2,650
Specialty
ER
Travel · RN
Shift
Variable
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
12 wks
Renewable
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This ER travel nurse job in SAN JOSE, California, with Advantis Medical is a 12-week Travel ER Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Good Samaritan Hospital . This role pays $2,650 per week and follows a Variable shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
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Location: San Jose, CA 95124 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 12 Weeks
- Shift: Variable (3x12)
- EMR System: Meditech
Responsibilities
- Triage and assess patients across the full range of acuity, re-prioritizing care as conditions evolve
- Deliver rapid interventions for emergent presentations such as cardiac emergencies, stroke, trauma, and sepsis
- Administer emergency medications, IV therapy, and other treatments as ordered
- Respond to codes and trauma activations as part of the resuscitation team when assigned
Travel ER Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ER experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by California and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – ER Travel Nurse Jobs Near San Jose, CA
What certifications are required for this ER travel job?
Most travel ER jobs require BLS and ACLS. TNCC may be required for trauma care. Pediatric requirements can include PALS, ENPC, or both, depending on whether the facility accepts ENPC in place of PALS. Confirm the required combination before booking a course or renewing credentials.
What recent experience do facilities look for in travel ER nurses?
Facilities typically look for recent emergency department experience caring for a wide range of acuity levels, from lower-acuity patients to unstable patients who may need rapid intervention. Trauma exposure, critical care skills, pediatric experience, and triage experience can all matter depending on the department. The strongest match is usually a recent ER background that reflects the patient volume, acuity, and responsibilities of the assignment.
What types of patients do travel ER nurses typically care for?
Travel ER nurses may care for patients with medical emergencies, injuries, behavioral health needs, cardiac or respiratory conditions, and patients awaiting admission to another unit. Some departments also manage ventilated patients or titratable drips while patients wait for an ICU bed. Patient mix and acuity vary by hospital, so travelers should compare the department’s typical population with their recent experience.
Will my multistate nursing license cover this California travel assignment?
No—California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate license from another state doesn’t authorize practice here; you’ll need an active California RN license. Apply for licensure by endorsement through the California Board of Registered Nursing and plan ahead—eligible endorsement applicants may also apply for a temporary license while the permanent application is pending. Our California Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this ER job in San Jose
- Review California nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View live ER salary data for travel nurses.
- View California salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore San Jose, CA
The Bay Area's southern hospital anchor runs through San Jose, CA, a sprawling market where major systems operate within minutes of one another and travel demand spans intensive care, emergency, and surgical assignments. Housing cost is the contract's central math problem; rents rank among the steepest anywhere, so many RNs share apartments or rent toward the valley's edges and drive in against traffic. The payoff is volume and variety, with enough campuses that travelers can string together years of contracts without repeating one. Santana Row concentrates restaurants and shopping into a walkable district, and the Winchester Mystery House remains the obligatory oddball landmark. Santa Clara sits next door, effectively extending the same assignment map.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel ER · San Jose, CA · $2,650 /wk