Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Long Beach, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. This position provides emergency nursing care on night shifts in a high-acuity Level II trauma setting. The role supports pediatric and adult patient populations and requires strong trauma, emergency, and critical-care competencies.
Job Details
- Schedule: 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 48 hours per week; start date is 11/23/2026.
- Required Qualifications:
- At least 2.5 years of experience in a large Level II trauma center
- Emergency department experience with required charting system experience
- Required certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- California nursing license in hand
- Additional Information:
- Weekend coverage may be required based on department needs.
- Patient assignment ratio is approximately 1:4.
- Patient populations include neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
- Clinical responsibilities may include arterial line management, ventilator care, central line management, blood product administration, continuous intravenous sedation, intravenous vasopressor administration, procedural sedation monitoring, dysrhythmia management, stroke care, neuro-trauma care, orthopedic trauma care, spinal cord injury care, and emergency triage.
- Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management, arterial blood gas interpretation, isolation precautions, intravenous access, phlebotomy, and care of patients with traumatic injuries is required.
- Flu vaccination is required; medical and religious exemptions are accepted.
- Orientation includes training for the electronic charting system.
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
Posted Date: 2026-10-27
Cross Country Job ID #1319497. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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