Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room Nurse in Philadelphia, PA. This position involves providing high-quality emergency care within a 28-bed department that features an on-site Catheterization Laboratory. The role primarily focuses on stabilizing and treating acute cases, including stroke and walk-in trauma patients, and requires proficiency in various clinical tools and protocols.
Job Details
- Position Description: RN - ER at a healthcare facility in Philadelphia, PA. The department is a 28-bed Emergency Department with an on-site Cath Lab. It is a Primary Stroke Center utilizing Teladoc virtual neurology services for stroke care. This role involves managing emergency cases, including walk-in trauma and pediatric transfers, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 4-5 patients per nurse.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license; at least 2 years of Emergency Department experience; BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS certifications; proficiency in EPIC charting; experience with B. Braun IV pumps, point-of-care lactic and glucometer devices, EKG machines, Philips monitors, bedside bladder scanners, Ceribell rapid EEG device.
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: No call or floating duties; every third weekend work; every other holiday; unit handles approximately 38,000 patients annually; upcoming onboarding review of specific equipment expected.
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 #1309769. 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