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: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room Bakersfield, California. The Registered Nurse delivers coordinated nursing care to individual patients or assigned patient groups while applying critical thinking, independent judgment, and established standards of care. The role also supervises assigned nursing staff, coordinates interdisciplinary care, and supports safe, patient-centered outcomes.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or American Red Cross Advanced Life Support certification; American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and experience in an acute care facility.
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing and implementing individualized care plans, evaluating outcomes, coordinating care with patients, families, and healthcare providers, providing education, participating in discharge planning, and appropriately delegating duties. Electronic medical record experience is required. One holiday off may be approved, with availability to work the other holiday required.
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 #1340679. 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