Travel Nurse RN - Educator - $3,985 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Educator for a travel nursing job in Pleasanton, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Educator
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Nurse Educator located in Pleasanton, California, is a registered nurse responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing education programs to enhance professional role competence and growth. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. This role involves supporting continuous professional development within the healthcare organization to improve patient care and staff performance.

Job Details:

• Location: Pleasanton, California
• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited university, master's degree in nursing with coursework in curriculum development, adult learning theory, learning needs assessment, and learning outcome measurement from an accredited college or university, and CA-RN (Registered Nurse) license upon hire.
• Ability to apply a professional nursing code of ethics and professional guidelines to clinical practice.
• Ability to apply Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to role functions.
• Ability to be a resource for all employees assigned area of specialization.
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and revise professional development and continuing education programs for nursing staff at the unit and organization-wide levels.
• Ability to design curricula and programs that reflect sound education principles, incorporate evidence-based practice, meet measurable outcomes, and meet requirements of external regulatory and accrediting organizations.
• Ability to evaluate and document the academic performance and clinical competency of staff.
• Ability to plan educational programs for staff with various ability levels given available resources.
• Ability to function as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion of scientific inquiry, advocate for the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) specialty, and partner for practice transitions.
• Knowledge of adult instructional methods and theories, learning concepts, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of current theories, principles, practices, and standards of nursing and related emerging technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; hospital and department standards, protocols, policies, and procedures governing nursing care applicable to the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and principles of health promotion, risk reduction, illness, and disease prevention and management.
• Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in nursing education.
• Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support required upon hire.
• Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible nursing experience, including one year as a nurse educator or equivalent elsewhere.
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 40.0 hours
• Additional Information: The role involves supporting organizational learning initiatives, ensuring clinical competency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and inquiry within the nursing staff.

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 #1243043. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Nurse Educator

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