Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Travel - (ER RN) - Day Shift

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: 07/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Walnut Creek, CA Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN)

The organization is seeking an ER RN to provide care in a fast-paced environment where rapid patient turnover and critical thinking are essential. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality patient-centered care with a strong focus on nursing excellence and patient experience. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

Schedule: Rotating nights and days (12-hour shifts), with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Current California Registered Nurse (CA RN) license; Basic Life Support (BLS) (American Heart Association (AHA) only); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (AHA only); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (AHA only) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC); National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); 2+ years of recent ER experience; documented Emergency Department (EPIC) experience in prior work history.

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN); Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC); 35 years of experience; some trauma experience; some pediatrics experience.

Additional Information: Patient experience and nursing excellence are a major focus. Responsibilities include triaging ambulance patients at the bedside and managing high patient throughput in a high-acuity, rapidly changing environment.

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 #1274284. 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