Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,120 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse Bakersfield, California
The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver coordinated nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. The role involves supervising and directing activities of assigned nursing staff, coordinating care with other disciplines, and applying critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent discretion. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12 shift hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) (preferred); Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice (required); Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) (required); AHA Basic Life Support (AHA-BLS) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC-BLS) (required); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS) (required); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS) (required); acute care experience preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Acute care facility experience.
• Additional Information: Facility scheduling is based on departmental needs; block scheduling and special scheduling requests will not be accommodated.

Benefits: The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1273761. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus