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: 11/17/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room Nursing in the specified location. This position involves providing high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on patient experience and nursing excellence. The role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to manage a diverse patient population.
Job Details
- Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse
- Specialty: Emergency Room
- Shift: Rotating D/E, 12-hour shifts with start times at 5a, 7a, 9a, 10a, 11a, including every shift listed
- Schedule: 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: CA license, BLS and ACLS (AHA only), PALS (AHA only) or ENPC, NIHSS, 2+ years of recent ER experience, superior references, travel experience required, EPIC electronic health record proficiency, strong ER experience, fully comfortable with shift requirements
- Preferred Qualifications: Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), 3-5 years of ER experience, some trauma and pediatrics experience
- Additional Information: The emergency department sees approximately 190-200 patients daily, with fast patient turnover. Nurses may triage ambulance patients at the bedside. Candidates should demonstrate critical thinking and adapt to a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet all stated qualifications before being considered.
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 #1335967. 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