Travel Pediatric Floor RN - $2,650 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Floor Nurse in a healthcare organization located in California. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for pediatric patients in an acute setting. The nurse will deliver safe, therapeutic, and compassionate care, collaborating with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized patient treatment plans.

Job Details:

• Position Description: Responsible for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating nursing care for pediatric patients under the supervision of a nurse leader. Performs assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Utilizes critical thinking and nursing judgment to prioritize actions, manage rapidly changing situations, and activate emergency protocols when necessary. Uses evidence-based practices to measure outcomes and maintain quality standards.
• Required Qualifications: Valid and unrestricted State of California Registered Nurse (RN) license; minimum of 3 years of nursing experience; knowledge and experience with Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR); current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider: 1. Basic Life Support (BLS) card; 2. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) card.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by the healthcare organization. Depending on assignment, incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certifications of competency as a condition of employment.

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 #1337809. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Floor

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