Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 9 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Location: unspecified. This position involves providing critical emergency care in a fast-paced environment, managing a wide range of patient needs from urgent care to trauma. The role requires bedside trauma nursing, working in the trauma room, and supporting patients with complex medical conditions.
Job Details
- Position Description: Must live 50 miles away. This contract is for an 8-week period with a schedule of three 12-hour evening shifts per week.
- Schedule: Evenings, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state or district. Emergency Room experience: 3 years. Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program. BSN are highly desired. Cerner experience required. Current emergency nursing certifications including ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC. Willingness to work in the trauma room and handle ratios of 1:5.
- Additional Information: Candidates must provide expedited compliance documentation including national background screening, vaccine or declination forms, current license verification, and certifications within 7 days of assignment start. The role involves managing critical care skills such as medication titrations, arterial lines, blood transfusions, and chest tubes.
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 #1324576. 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