Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse Emergency Room. This position provides emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The role involves flexible patient assignments, collaboration with interdisciplinary support services, and potential floating between units based on operational needs.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of emergency nursing experience; current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications; compact nursing license in hand at submission; experience with required electronic charting systems.
- Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years of emergency department experience for non-first-time travelers; more than three years of experience for first-time travelers; experience caring for medical boarders, behavioral health patients, stroke patients, and patients requiring high-acuity emergency interventions.
- Schedule: Night shifts with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend required; no on-call requirement.
- Additional Information: Patient assignments may be adjusted based on workload intensity. The role supports patients across the lifespan and may include a typical patient ratio of 4:1. Clinical responsibilities may include emergency assessment and triage, procedural sedation monitoring, ventilated patient care, central and arterial line management, blood product administration, dysrhythmia management, emergency medication administration, and care for stroke, cardiac, behavioral health, trauma, and medically complex patients. Floating between units may be required to meet operational needs.
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 #1337659. 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