Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in La Plata, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse Emergency Room: Provides skilled nursing care in a fast-paced emergency setting serving patients from infancy through geriatrics with a broad range of diagnoses. The role requires strong emergency nursing skills, the ability to manage complex patient conditions, and participation in scheduled weekends and holidays.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Registered nurse license in Maryland or a compact state; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; 2 years of emergency room experience required, with candidates possessing 1 year of experience considered based on screening; experience with a patient ratio of 1:4; community healthcare facility experience required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Strong emergency room clinical experience; experience caring for patients across all age groups and managing complex diagnoses; first-time travelers may be considered with strong emergency nursing skills.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 7:00 PM7:30 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week; 36- or 48-hour option; minimum 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The position supports a high-volume emergency setting with approximately 130 daily visits and 47 treatment rooms. Patient care includes neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients with all diagnoses. Every other weekend and scheduled holidays are required. No prescheduled on-call requirements. An active Maryland or compact registered nurse license is required at submission. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). A Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification is required, and an influenza vaccination is required without exemptions. The anticipated start date is 11/16/2026, with a 13-week assignment ending 02/15/2027.
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 #1333507. 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