Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Occupational Health for a travel nursing job in Salinas, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Health
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Occupational Employee Health. The position provides employee health assessments, injury and illness evaluation, case management, health surveillance, ergonomic assessments, and occupational safety education. The role collaborates with healthcare professionals and employees to support care planning, medical management, and return-to-work processes.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse licensure in California; Associate of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing; current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Healthcare Provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) standards; four years of nursing experience, including two years in physical assessment, emergency or outpatient services, occupational health, public health, or a combination of education and experience; six to twelve months of electronic health record experience within the past year; competency in independently performing nursing procedures, assessments, treatments, and techniques according to written medical protocols; strong interpersonal and communication skills; and the ability to maintain professionalism during variable workloads and periods of strain.
- Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include completing nursing assessments and documentation; developing, coordinating, delegating, and evaluating individualized plans of care; providing first-aid treatment and evaluating workplace injuries and illnesses; conducting pre-placement physical assessments, return-to-work evaluations, health surveillance, and ergonomic evaluations; performing initial case evaluations and monitoring case progress; coordinating clinical resources and referrals; supporting employee health and safety education; participating in infection control surveillance; maintaining performance improvement data; and facilitating physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual support for employees.
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 #1345293. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Occupational Employee Health
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