Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,625 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: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Location not specified. This position involves providing high-quality emergency care to a diverse patient population, including both adult and pediatric patients, in a busy ER setting. The role requires clinical expertise, efficient triage skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

• Position Description: Must have 2 years of Emergency Room experience. Experience with pediatric and adult ER patients is required, including triage and managing various diagnoses such as respiratory failure, asthma, fractures, and substance abuse. Candidates must be familiar with ER protocols, including triage procedures and patient management in multiple treatment areas.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS required.
• Education Requirements: Certification and license to submit necessary.
• Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years of ER experience.
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Candidates should be flexible, able to work weekends and holidays, and have experience with Cerner EMR system. Ability to interpret EKGs and perform basic respiratory treatments is required.
• Required Qualifications: ER experience with pediatric and adult patients, Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, valid license.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Cerner EMR, Triage experience, Pediatric ER experience, Critical care experience such as ICU or Pediatric ICU, proficiency with EKG interpretation.

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 # . 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 / 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