Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.
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 in Austin, Texas. This position involves providing critical care in a dynamic emergency department environment, supporting the healthcare team in delivering high-quality patient care across a 32-bed unit. The assignment offers an opportunity to work with a highly skilled staff and utilize advanced clinical skills in a fast-paced setting.
Job Details
- Position Description: CONTRACT - RN - ED (Emergency Department) - 13 WEEKS 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Nights; BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification required; No Call.
- Unit Information:
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Department: Emergency Department
- Number of beds: 32
- Staff: 117 healthcare professionals
- Types of staff: Day Shift - 1 CNC (Certified Nurse Aide), 6 RNs, 1 Medic, 1 PCT; Mid Shift - 2 CNCs, 15 RNs, 2 Medics, 2 PCTs; Night Shift - 1 CNC, 6 RNs, 1 Medic, 1 PCT
- Patient Ratio: 4:1
- Equipment: Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Meditech
- Permanent Positions on Unit: Yes
- Required Qualifications:
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ENPC, TNCC, NIHSS; Must have by start date
- Education: Active RN license in the state of Texas
- Experience: 0 years required
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
- Additional Information:
- Candidates should be great team players with the ability to anticipate patient and department needs.
- Dress code: Navy Blue scrubs with a Navy Blue zip-up sweater.
- Typical procedures: Lumbar Punctures, Intubations, Triage, Lac repairs, Sutures, Splinting.
- Must possess strong clinical skills pertinent to emergency care and work well under pressure.
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 #1331574. 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