Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in La Mesa, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The Emergency Room (ER) registered nurse is based in the healthcare facility's emergency department. This role involves providing safe, therapeutic, and individualized care to patients experiencing urgent and emergent health issues, ensuring holistic and patient-centered outcomes.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: CA Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS, ACLS, NIH, PALS, CPI or comparable certification (must be an 8-hour class with at least half of the class in person), at least three years of recent RN experience working in an RN role, at least two years of recent RN experience in a specialty area, BSN or ADN degree.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Position description: Provides care to patients and families, performing nursing assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe, therapeutic, and efficient care. Promotes quality outcomes and collaborates with the healthcare team for complex cases, serving as patient and family advocate to ensure excellent and satisfying care.
- Additional Information: The RN will assess patient needs, develop and implement care plans using nursing interventions, evaluate patient progress, and communicate effectively with patients and the healthcare team. The role may include float to other facilities as needed.
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 #1324663. 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