Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,910 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/11/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Walnut Creek, California. This role requires a highly experienced ER nurse with a strong background in emergency care and travel nursing. The selected candidate will work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule and provide critical patient management in a fast-paced environment with a high patient volume.

Job Details:

• Location: Walnut Creek, California
• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 5a-5p / 7a-7p / 9a-9p / 10a-10p / 11a-11p / 1p-1a; 36 hours per week minimum
• Required Qualifications: California state licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA) certifications, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), NIHSS, 2+ years of recent ER experience, EPIC electronic health record (EHR) system experience, valid travel experience, superior references, and ability to work at a 50-mile radius of the location.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certification as a Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), 3-5 years of ER experience, some trauma and pediatric experience.
• Additional Information: The Emergency Departments average daily census is 190-200 patients with rapid discharge turnover. The facility handles inpatient admissions and ambulance triage at the bedside. Candidates must demonstrate critical thinking skills and nursing excellence, with a focus on patient experience and quality care.

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
• Record of free continuous education credits

Cross Country Job ID #1281590. 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