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, evenings, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse located in the specified area. This position involves providing high-quality emergency care within a fast-paced environment, supporting a daily patient census of approximately 190-200. The role requires strong clinical expertise, critical thinking skills, and the ability to manage multiple emergency cases efficiently.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education, and Experience: Valid California nursing license; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC); National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); at least 2 years of recent emergency room experience; demonstrated EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system experience; superior references; travel experience; strong emergency department background.
- Schedule: Rotating shifts with 12-hour shifts, including 1 p.m. to 1 a.m., 3 p.m. to 3 a.m., 5 p.m. to 5 a.m., and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., working each scheduled shift as listed. Minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: ER specialty; 2+ years of recent ER experience; California nursing license; BLS, ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA) or ENPC; NIHSS; EPIC EMR experience; willingness to work rotating shifts; travel experience; and current valid licensure.
- Preferred Qualifications: Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), 3-5 years of ER experience, trauma experience, pediatrics experience.
- Additional Information: The emergency department handles a high patient volume with fast discharge turnover and may admit inpatient cases at times. Nurses are expected to triage ambulance patients at the bedside, manage a critically fast-paced environment, and uphold a commitment to nursing excellence and patient experience.
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 #1335964. 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