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: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room Nurse in Bakersfield, California. This position involves delivering coordinated nursing care for patients in an emergency care setting, following established standards of care and the nursing process. The role includes supervising nursing staff, collaborating with other healthcare disciplines, and ensuring patient safety and well-being in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN); Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice; AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS certification; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification; AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS certification; Recent Emergency Department experience; at least 2 years of experience preferred
- Preferred Qualifications: Acute care facility experience
- Additional Information: The role entails collecting relevant patient data, analyzing assessment information, developing and implementing care plans, evaluating outcomes, and collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare team members to provide safe and effective care. The position also involves discharge planning, delegating responsibilities, and providing education to patients and their families.
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 #1295455. 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