Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,910 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Walnut Creek, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/11/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This emergency room (ER) nursing position is located in Walnut Creek, California. The role involves working in a fast-paced ER environment, requiring strong critical thinking skills, experience with EPIC electronic medical records, and the ability to manage a high volume of patients. Candidates must bring their license on the first day. The shift is rotating and includes 12-hour shifts with various start times, and candidates are expected to work each listed shift.

Job Details:

• Specialty: Emergency Room
• Shift Hours: 12 hours rotating, with shifts from 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM, 3:00 PM to 3:00 AM, 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM, and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.0
• Location: Walnut Creek, California
• Required Qualifications: California license, BLS (American Heart Association only), ACLS (American Heart Association only), PALS (American Heart Association only), ENPC, NIHSS, 2+ years of recent ER experience, superior references, travel experience, EPIC experience explicitly required (work history must indicate where EPIC was used)
• Preferred Qualifications: 3-5 years of ER experience, some trauma experience, pediatrics experience, CEN, TNCC, experience with inpatient management, and more extensive trauma background are highly preferred.
• Additional Information: Candidates must be able to critically think and work in a fast-paced environment. The patient demographic is generally well educated and vocal about quality of care, emphasizing nursing excellence.
• Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts from 1p-1a, 3p-3a, 5p-5a, and 7p-7a; working each shift listed.
• Travel Required: No
• Float Required: No
• Experience Requirement: 0 years (minimum experience is not specified beyond the need for ER experience)

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 #1280016. 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