- Specialty
- ER
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 48/week
- Duration
- 20 weeks
- Start
- 12/01/2026
Job description
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: 12/01/2026
- Duration: 20 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. This position supports care delivery in a fast-paced, high-volume emergency department requiring strong clinical judgment, rapid patient turnover management, and effective prioritization. The role includes rotating 12-hour shifts and care for a diverse patient population, including ambulance arrivals, trauma cases, pediatric patients, and inpatient admissions.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating day/evening shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- California Registered Nurse license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- At least 2 years of recent emergency room experience
- Emergency nursing travel experience
- Strong EPIC experience
- Superior professional references
- Ability to work all scheduled rotating shifts
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
- 35 years of emergency nursing experience
- Trauma experience
- Pediatric emergency care experience
- Additional Information:
- The emergency department averages approximately 190200 patients per day.
- The role requires rapid patient turnover and the ability to manage a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Responsibilities may include bedside triage of ambulance patients.
- Inpatient admissions may be held in the emergency department.
- Strong critical-thinking skills and a focus on patient experience and nursing excellence are essential.
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 48.0 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