Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position available in an acute care facility. The role involves providing emergency patient care in a busy ER environment, managing a diverse patient population with common diagnoses such as chest pain, trauma, sepsis, and abdominal pain. Candidates will work rotating shifts to support operational needs.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours each, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid license to practice, BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), TNCC, NIHSS, PALS (American Heart Association); a minimum of 2 years of ER experience
- Preferred Qualifications: ENPC and NRP certifications are a bonus
- Float: Float rotation may be required for pediatric ER
- Additional Information:
- Unit notes highlight pass/fail exam during orientation and radius rule restrictions.
- Candidate must have a valid drivers license, artificial nails are prohibited for patient care staff.
- ER includes 33 beds (25 adult beds + 8 pediatric beds) and 2 trauma bays.
- ER staff manage their own ER holds; no separate psych/seclusion rooms.
- Approximately 70-85 patients per day, with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4.
- Equipment includes vents, Cpap, BiPap, high flow, with RT handling ABGs and breathing treatments.
- ED staff are cross-trained in EKGs; radiology transport duties are shared.
- Shift times: Day shift 7am-7pm, night shift 7pm-7am, with scheduled weekends and holidays.
- No call or standby requirements.
- Orientation includes 1-2 days of unit-specific training.
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 #1322634. 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