Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Franklin, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room Nurse Franklin, Indiana. This role involves providing high-quality acute care in a busy emergency department with a focus on patient stabilization and treatment. The position requires experienced emergency nursing skills, effective multitasking, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Location: Franklin, Indiana
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 08/10/2026
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) minimum of 2 years recent Emergency Department experience, IV, EKG rhythm interpretation required
- Experience: 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience
- Patient Population: Adult to geriatric patients with diagnoses including abdominal pain, altered mental status, chest pain, stroke, COVID-19, SOB, moderate sedation cases, and more
- Unit Details: 26 beds, 3 trauma bays, treatment area with 4 beds; no separated triage, ER nurses independently manage patient holds; one designated lower ligature risk seclusion room with camera; 24/7 security onsite; approximately 60 patients processed daily
- Staffing & Operations: MDs, DOs, PAs, NPs; charge nurse assigned 24/7; house supervisor from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weekdays; nursing staff and medics handle EKG, IV insertion, medication administration, transport, and lab draws; RT staff available 24/7 for breathing treatments, ABGs, intubation assistance; telemonitoring in place; radiology staff transport patients for imaging
- Schedule & Flexibility: 12-hour shifts, self-scheduling with manager oversight; every 3rd weekend required; holiday work flexibility; potential floating (primarily to sitters); no block scheduling; no standby required; RTO requests considered upfront, punctuality emphasized
- Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs; no facial piercings (facemask compliant), no gauges; tattoos as long as appropriate
- Orientation: 1-2 shifts with a preceptor
- Additional Notes: Commitment to the contract and punctuality are essential; no block scheduling; RTO needs upfront consent.
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 #1286451. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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