Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 9 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse - Location not specified. This position involves providing high-quality emergency nursing care in a fast-paced trauma environment. The RN will manage critical care procedures and ensure patient safety while delivering a positive patient experience.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education, and Experience: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state or district. ER experience of at least 3 years. Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program. BSN degree highly desired. Cerner experience required.
- Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts, dayshift. Minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Requirements: Must be willing to work in the trauma room as a bedside trauma RN and take 1:5 ratios. Must be available to start within 7 days of offer, with expedited onboarding. Compliance items include a national background screen conducted within 90 days, flu and COVID vaccinations or declination form, current license verification (Nursys and BON), and current certifications (ACLS, BLS, NRP, etc.). All additional requirements must be submitted no later than 7 days from assignment start date; failure to do so may result in contract cancellation.
- Responsibilities: Manage critical care skills including medication titrations, arterial lines, mass transfusion of blood, and chest tubes. Handle a diverse patient population ranging from urgent care to pediatric and critical care/trauma cases. Coordinate and deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to complex patients.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must be available to start within 7 days of offer.
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 #1324545. 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