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: 11/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, evenings, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) Location unspecified. This position involves providing critical emergency care in a fast-paced environment with a daily patient census of approximately 190-200. The ER RN will be responsible for managing a diverse patient population, triaging ambulance arrivals, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care in accordance with established protocols and standards.
Job Details
- Position Description: ER RN with strong emergency department experience and recent travel experience within a 50-mile radius. The shift includes rotating 12-hour shifts from 1 PM to 1 AM, 3 PM to 3 AM, 5 PM to 5 AM, and 7 PM to 7 AM, with availability for each listed shift.
- Required Qualifications: California licensure, BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association), PALS (American Heart Association) or ENPC, NIHSS, minimum of 2 years of recent ER experience, superior references, travel experience, and EPIC electronic medical record system experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), 3-5 years of ER experience, trauma and pediatrics experience.
- Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Candidates must demonstrate critical thinking abilities and the capacity to manage a fast-paced environment. They should have experience triaging ambulance patients at the bedside and excellent patient communication skills. The patient demographic is generally well-educated and vocal about the quality of care received.
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 #1328440. 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