cross country nursesBakersfield, CA
Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,625 per week
Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,625 per week
Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,625 per week
cross country nursesBakersfield, CA
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Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California. Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 12/14/2026
Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: TravelJob Summary
Emergency Room position in an acute care setting. The role supports a high-volume emergency department serving approximately 85115 patients per day, with an average daily census of 100 patients. The position requires strong teamwork, open availability, and commitment to the assigned schedule.
Job Details
Schedule:
Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week, including every other weekend. Assignments follow a four-week schedule, and block or as-needed scheduling is not available.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; active professional license required for submission.
Additional Information:
Emergency department with 18 beds and typical patient ratios of 1:4, or 1:2 for intensive care patients.
Patient population includes correctional patients, individuals experiencing homelessness, and medically underserved populations.
Obstetric patients are transferred to another facility, and cardiac patients are stabilized and transferred when necessary.
Four weekend shifts are required during each four-week schedule, with one major and one minor holiday assignment.
Navy blue scrubs are required. Scrub jackets must also be navy blue; undershirts must be navy, white, or black.
Two shifts of orientation are provided at the primary location and one shift at an additional location.
The assignment must be the primary job, with no accommodation for conflicting work schedules.
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 #1349603. 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 RoomAbout Cross Country NursesYou 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. xevrcyc 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
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