Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Pulaski, Tennessee.
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:
Emergency Room Holding Area (ER HOLD) nurse position in Pulaski, Tennessee. This role involves providing care to patients in the emergency room holding area, with a focus on substance abuse treatment and behavioral health. The position requires flexibility to float to other departments as needed and supports a patient population ranging from adults to geriatric individuals.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing) or higher, licensure and certification to work as an RN in Tennessee, BLS (Basic Life Support), ALS (Advanced Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support); recent experience in patient care of all ages, bedside shift report, IV access, and assist with bedside procedures such as PICC lines/midlines.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with CIWA (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol) and COWS (Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale) assessments, at least 3 years of clinical experience, and familiarity with substance abuse and behavioral health treatments.
- Additional Information: The role involves caring for patients with substance abuse issues, polysubstance abuse, and related conditions. A calm demeanor, teamwork, clinical judgment, and willingness to learn are essential. The facility supports passing audits and following department standards, including bedside shift reports and unit checks.
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- End Date: 01/11/2027
- Number of Positions: 1
- Float: Float rotation may be required to other departments 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 #1321218. 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 Holding Area
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