Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Location unspecified. This position involves providing critical care in a busy Emergency Room environment, managing a variety of acute patient conditions including cardiac, respiratory issues, trauma, stroke, and neurosurgical cases. The role requires pediatric readiness certification and proficiency with pediatric patients, ensuring high-quality, timely patient care within the emergency department.
Job Details
- Certifications/Licensure: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
- Education Requirements: Valid license to submit.
- Location Requirements: Candidates must have a drivers license, with an operational radius requirement of 50 miles from the facility.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant ER experience.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Responsibilities include managing ER holds, triage, and working with advanced equipment such as vents, CPAP, and BiPAP.
- Must be competent with pediatric patients and pediatric readiness certified.
- The ER handles an estimated 50 patients daily, with a nurse to patient ratio of approximately 4:1.
- Emergency Department staff are responsible for EKGs, labs, and coordinate with radiology for imaging procedures.
- Additional operational details include a trauma level classification, separate psych/seclusion rooms, and the use of the EPIC charting system.
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 #1326675. 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