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: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position available in Omaha, Nebraska. This role involves providing high-acuity care in a Level I Trauma Center with pediatric certification and comprehensive stroke services. The ER team manages trauma, sepsis, chest pain, shortness of breath, strokes, and other critical conditions, requiring experienced nurses capable of working in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours each, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid driver's license; Certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC); Minimum of 2 years of ER experience; Ability to work in Nebraska.
- Additional Job Notes: Must adhere to the fingernail policy prohibiting artificial nails. Nurses will take a pass/fail exam during orientation, requiring a 90% passing score; failure leads to termination. The ER handles trauma, sepsis, chest pain, and strokes, among other high-acuity cases. Staffing includes a charge nurse and telemetry/monitor techs. RNs are required to read and interpret their own strips.
- Floating: Will float to the Observation (OBS) unit and Freestanding Creighton ER at least once a week.
- Orientation: One week of onboarding, consisting of two shifts at Bergan and one shift at UC.
- Additional Info: Fast-paced environment with a 50-mile radius rule; candidates may not be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with the organization, including related health systems. RTO requests of 7 days or less are accepted upfront; no additional RTO will be approved during the assignment.
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 #1293018. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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