Travel Pediatric Floor RN - $2,650 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Floor, provides comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill pediatric patients during night shifts. The role independently assesses patients, develops and evaluates individualized care plans, administers treatments safely, and collaborates with families and the healthcare team. The position requires strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking skills, and the ability to respond effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Valid and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license; current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA); graduation from an accredited registered nursing program with an associate or bachelors degree preferred; minimum of 3 years of nursing experience; knowledge or experience with Cerner electronic medical record (EMR) systems; knowledge of advanced nursing theory, techniques, practices, medical terminology, instruments, equipment, and the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics.
• Schedule: Night shifts; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week. Block scheduling is not available.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing interventions, medication administration, infection control, documentation, patient and family education, emergency response, and coordination of care with nurses, physicians, and advanced practice providers. The role follows applicable professional nursing standards, evidence-based practices, safety protocols, and scope-of-practice requirements.

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 #1337809. 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 / Pediatric Floor

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus