Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position located in a regional medical center's emergency department. This role involves providing comprehensive emergency medical services to a diverse patient population, including trauma and stroke patients. The position demands flexibility to float to other units or hospitals as needed and offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a highly trained team.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 10/26/2026 to 12/26/2026
- Required Qualifications: Associates degree in nursing; American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Nursing Informatics (NIHSS) or Red Cross certifications; Registered Nurse license in the state of Alabama or a compact license (no temporary licenses accepted); two years of recent experience in emergency or critical care nursing, with consideration for 18 months of experience working under the highest level of professional license and at least 2 years in the specialty field
- Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
- Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Must be willing to float to other units/hospitals; handling a high-volume ED over 60,000 patients annually; nurse-to-patient ratios vary from 1:1 for critical/trauma patients to 1:3-4 for other patients; scrubs are solid navy; parking is available
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 #1321003. 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