Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Galax, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room, Galax, VA. The position provides emergency nursing care to patients of all ages in a 13-bed emergency department. The schedule consists of night shifts with rotating weekend coverage and occasional intensive care unit float rotation.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Virginia licensure required to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN); American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)/HWC, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certifications required before start; minimum of 2 years of experience; emergency room or trauma and critical care experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Emergency room experience.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week; rotating weekends, every other weekend.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The role serves patients of all ages and includes care for conditions such as sepsis, congestive heart failure, chest pain, stroke, diabetic ketoacidosis, and trauma. Patient assignments may range from 1:4.
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 #1340260. 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