Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,790 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Albemarle, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) Albemarle, North Carolina. This position involves providing high-quality emergency care in a 16-bed facility serving both pediatric and adult patients. The RN will manage a variety of critical and non-critical cases, ensuring adherence to department protocols and delivering compassionate patient care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: RN licensure; certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI. Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) RN experience; location requirement of North Carolina; no experience requirement for this position.
• Preferred Qualifications: TNCC certification is preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to multiple facilities within the designated region, with compensation for travel time between facilities.
• Additional Information:
  • Facility is a 16-bed Emergency Department with no trauma designation and a Primary Stroke Center.
  • Patient cases include pediatric and adult patients with diagnoses such as COPD, CHF, chest pain, MI, stroke, TIA, arrhythmias, uncontrolled diabetes, and minor trauma.
  • Patient ratios are approximately 1:4-5 for RN and 1:10 for CNA, based on acuity.
  • Support staff available includes CNA, charge nurse, IV/VAT team, RT, hospitalist, and ED physician team.
  • Technology and equipment utilized include electronic medical record system, infusion pumps, monitors, and general med-surg equipment.
  • The traveler must be willing to float across facilities within Region 1 as needed, with regional locations including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and other Freestanding Emergency Departments.
  • Orientation consists of 2 days within the department.
  • Scheduling includes a weekend rotation every other week, with no call obligations.
  • Travelers are expected to work approximately 75% of holidays.
  • Up to 6 days off can be approved for RTO, excluding holidays.
  • Scrub color required: Navy. Parking provided free of charge.

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 #1301351. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus