Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,680 per week

Job Description & Requirements Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California. Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 07/06/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Emergency Room Nurse in Bakersfield, California. This position involves providing care within a busy ER at a designated Primary Stroke Center. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The role entails working rotating shifts from 3:00 PM to 3:30 AM, with every other weekend and additional operational responsibilities described below. Job Details Location: Bakersfield, California Schedule: 12-hour shifts (3:00 PM - 3:30 AM), days off every other week (EOW), first to float between two facilities. Shifts include weekends and may require float between facilities with a 2-hour notice. Required Qualifications: Certifications include Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Candidates must have a minimum of 0 years of experience, hold an active license to submit, and reside within a reasonable distance of the facility. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an emergency room setting and team-oriented approach. Additional Information: This facility rarely holds psychotropic holds longer than 12 hours and utilizes the Mobile Evaluation Team (MET). ER nurses may be expected to manage MedSurg Tele patients and handle fluctuating patient volumes. Their primary focus is emergency care without accommodating other work schedules. The facility is a designated stroke center and handles a high volume of patients daily. Cancellations can occur up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment. Benefits 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 #1275965. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.