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: 10/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The Emergency Room (ER) registered nurse (RN) position is based in an emergency healthcare setting. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong critical thinking skills and the ability to manage a high patient turnover. The position is suitable for experienced RNs comfortable with electronic medical record systems and capable of handling diverse patient needs.
Job Details
- Specialty: Emergency Room
- Shift: 12-hour shifts with rotating start times at 5:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM. The schedule includes a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid California licensed registered nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (American Heart Association only), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (American Heart Association only) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, at least 2 years of recent ER experience, superior references, EPIC electronic medical record system experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), 3-5 years of ER experience, trauma experience, pediatric experience.
- Travel: Not required
- Float: Not required
- Additional Information: The ER has a daily patient census of approximately 190-200 with rapid patient discharge and occasional inpatient admissions. Nurses must be able to critically think, manage a high-paced environment, and handle ambulance triage at the bedside. The patient population is generally well-educated, with a focus on nursing excellence and patient experience.
- Start Date: 10/06/2026
- End Date: 01/03/2027
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 #1316835. 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