Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in La Porte, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in a rural healthcare facility. This assignment involves providing acute care in a fast-paced emergency department with a capacity of 23 beds. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care while managing a typical patient ratio of approximately 4 or 5 to 1, within a dynamic clinical environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days, 4 days per week, shift hours from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state, valid ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications, de-escalation training, 0+ years of ER experience, and experience with Cerner electronic medical records preferred.
- Additional Information: The role involves working in a fast-paced rural emergency department, with orientation dependent on years of experience. The facility has 23 beds and may require float to Starke Hospital Emergency Department. Travelers must attach required licenses and certifications along with a drivers license and matching home address. Active licensure and ability to work greater than 50 miles from the facility are mandatory; local candidates are not accepted.
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 #1308796. 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