Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,120 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in Bakersfield, California. This role involves delivering high-quality, coordinated nursing care to patients in the emergency department. The position requires supervising and directing nursing staff, collaborating with healthcare team members, and ensuring a safe, healing environment for patients and their families.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN); current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification; AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS certification; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification; AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS certification; recent Emergency Department (ED) experience; greater than 2 years of experience, ideally 3 or more.
• Additional Information: This position involves collecting relevant patient data, analyzing assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role includes discharge planning, delegating responsibilities, and providing patient and family education to promote health and safety.

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 #1295455. 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