Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift Location unspecified. This position involves providing acute care in a busy emergency department setting. The ideal candidate will have level II emergency nursing experience, familiarity with trauma and teaching hospital environments, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic clinical setting.
Job Details
- Position Description: ER RN - 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with weekend shifts every third weekend and no call requirements. The role involves caring for patients in a 35-bed main ED, 7 ACE spaces, 4 hallway spaces, and a 16-bed ED3 Clinical Decision Unit (CDU). Experience in a teaching hospital setting and prior travel experience are preferred. The unit occasionally handles ECMO procedures, art lines, and uses Phillips monitors with RT-managed ventilators.
- Required Qualifications: Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Must have level II emergency nursing experience and a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The role involves managing a patient-to-nurse ratio typically between 1:3 and 1:4, with adjustments for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) care needs. Candidates should be comfortable working in fast-paced, high-acuity environments and able to handle procedures such as ECMO initiation, arterial line management, and ventilator management.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must possess valid certifications and meet the experience criteria before applying.
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 #1338735. 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