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: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Emergency Room role with location information not provided. This acute-care position supports a high-volume emergency department with typical emergency patients, telemetry holds, and occasional intensive care unit-level patients. The role requires strong teamwork, open availability, and the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts.

Job Details Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; mid shifts are 1:00 PM1:30 AM, with every other weekend required. Block scheduling and regularly scheduled PRN availability are not accommodated.

Required Qualifications: Active professional license required for submission; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required; minimum of 3 years of experience required.

Additional Information: Emergency department capacity is approximately 21 beds, with fast-track services supported by midlevel clinicians and licensed vocational nurses. Typical assignment ratios are 1:4, increasing to 1:2 for intensive care unit-level patients. The role may care for telemetry patients held in the emergency department. The healthcare provider is a primary stroke center and may receive a high and variable daily patient volume. Floating may occur between nearby emergency department locations, including before or during a shift. If placed on standby or call, the professional must be able to report within 30 minutes. Orientation includes two shifts at the primary location and one shift at another location. Four weekend shifts are required during each four-week schedule; weekend definitions vary by shift. One major and one minor holiday assignment may be required. Navy blue scrubs are required; scrub jackets must also be navy blue, and undershirts must be navy, white, or black. The role requires open availability, a primary-work commitment, and a strong team-oriented approach. Scrub nurses may care for patients with behavioral health holds and other common emergency conditions. Schedules are arranged in four-week periods, and block scheduling is not available.

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 1352675. 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