Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,940 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: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Experienced Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Bakersfield, California. The role involves delivering coordinated nursing care for patients in a fast-paced environment, supervising nursing staff, and collaborating with healthcare team members to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Bakersfield, California
• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN); Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in California; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS); AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS; AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS; recent Emergency Department experience exceeding 2 years, preferably 3 or more
• Additional Information: The facility will not accommodate block scheduling or any special scheduling requests. Staffing will be based on department needs, and the candidate must have recent ED experience.
• EMR Type: Cerner

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 #1260272. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus