Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Omaha, 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 position located in a Level I Trauma Center. This opportunity involves providing high-acuity patient care in a fast-paced emergency department, working various night shifts, with a focus on trauma, sepsis, chest pain, shortness of breath, and strokes. This role requires a skilled ER nurse capable of managing complex cases and adhering to department protocols.
Job Details
- Shift Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid driver's license; ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC certifications; minimum of 2 years of recent emergency room experience; ability to read and interpret patient strips; must meet radius rule of 50 miles; candidates may not be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with the organization.
- Preferred Qualifications: NRP certification is preferred.
- Additional Information: The ER is equipped with 20 beds, including 5 trauma bays, 10 observation beds, and hallway beds. The department features a Fast Track with 6 beds, a separate triage area with 3 beds, and maintains in-house security 24/7. Staffing includes ED physicians and mid-level providers, charge nurses on each shift, and a variety of support staff including nurse aides, EMTs, and paramedics. RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting their own electronic fetal monitoring strips. The ER handles common high-acuity cases such as trauma, strokes, sepsis, and chest pain, with all common trauma drips available. Orientation includes one week of onboarding, two shifts at Bergan, and one at UC. The department is fast-paced with high patient acuity. Floating to observation and other ER units is required at least once a week.
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 #1321370. 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