Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room RN Location: Not Specified. This role involves providing critical nursing care in a fast-paced emergency department environment. The position requires managing complex patient needs, including critical care procedures and trauma cases, with a focus on delivering safe and high-quality patient care.
Job Details:
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district, ER experience of at least 3 years, graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program, BSN highly desired, Cerner experience required.
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shift hours, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The ED is fast-paced, treating a variety of patient types ranging from urgent care to critical trauma cases. Nurses must be willing and able to work in the trauma room as the bedside trauma RN and handle patient ratios of 1:5. Responsibilities include managing medication titrations, arterial lines, blood transfusions, and chest tubes, ensuring the highest safety standards and positive patient experiences. Candidate must be willing to live at least 50 miles away from the facility and be able to work in the trauma environment.
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-16
Cross Country Job ID #1303616. 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