Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in the healthcare provider setting, providing acute patient care in a fast-paced environment. The role involves monitoring patient progress, performing clinical procedures, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details:
- Position: ER Nurse
- Shift Schedule: Days; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: CA RN Licensure, BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS, PALS, 3 years of experience in ER, and ability to float to Medical-Surgical (MS) and Telemetry (TELE) units when not assigned to ER
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior charge nurse experience, community hospital experience, and trauma level certification for Level I or Level II Trauma Centers
- Additional Responsibilities: Demonstrates understanding of evidence-based practices, knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, regulatory issues, and service line disease processes. Responsible for documentation, clinical procedures including IV, Foley catheter, dressings, patient and family education, and recognizing changes in patient condition. Acts as a patient advocate, reports errors, and maintains safety behaviors.
- Certifications: Valid CA RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC, and must be willing to float to MS/TELE when not in ED hold position.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of ER experience; experience in trauma, neuro-trauma, or pediatric emergency departments preferred.
- Schedule: 3 days per week, 12-hour days from 0700 to 1930, weekend rotation required, no on-call requirement.
- Additional Information: Orientation hours: 2; candidates must complete onboarding labs within 3-5 days of contract signing and provide references from within the last year.
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 #1332101. 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