Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Antioch, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Location unspecified. This position involves providing critical care in a high-acuity emergency department setting. The role requires delivering direct patient care, managing a variety of emergencies, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Certifications: BLS, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and California Registered Nurse (RN) License.
- Education and Experience: 2+ years of emergency room nursing experience, current California RN license, and familiarity with electronic charting systems such as Epic.
- Schedule: Days shifts, 12 hours, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Experience required: Minimum of 2 years of ER nursing experience preferred.
- Responsibilities include managing a wide range of emergency conditions such as trauma, respiratory distress, stroke, cardiac emergencies, and behavioral health crises; performing procedures including intubation, arterial line management, and chest tube insertion; and following protocols for infection prevention and patient safety.
- Additional notes: Preference for candidates with community hospital experience and trauma certification. Candidates must have recent licensure and certification documentation uploaded and pass a 7-year work history verification.
- Submittal requirements: All compliance documents are due 10 days prior to start date.
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 #1326648. 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