Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,120 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
The Emergency Room (ER) Nurse is a registered nursing professional located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care within the emergency department setting. The ER Nurse will be responsible for managing a wide range of urgent and emergent cases, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes, and providing compassionate support to patients and their families.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Rotating shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: RN license, BSN preferred; 2 years of ER experience; Pennsylvania State-specific licenses including PA Registered Nurse (RN), Basic Life Support (BLS), PA Act 31, PA Act 33, PA Act 34, PA Act 73
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information: The ER Nurse will be responsible for applying evidence-based practices, performing patient assessments, documenting care comprehensively, and maintaining effective communication with patients, families, and team members. The role emphasizes adaptability, clinical proficiency, and a patient-centered approach throughout an eight-week contract starting August 10, 2026.

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 #1287297. 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