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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse - Night Shift - Location not specified. This position involves delivering critical nursing care in a fast-paced emergency department environment. The role requires managing a diverse patient population with complex needs, including trauma and pediatric cases, to ensure safety and quality of care.
Job Details
- Position Description: Must live at least 50 miles away. All candidates must be available to start within 7 days of offer with no pushed starts allowed.
- Schedule: 3 nights per week, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district; ER experience with at least 3 years of relevant practice; graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program; BSN highly desired; Cerner experience required; current certifications including ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC.
- Additional Requirements: Candidates must provide compliance documents such as a national background screen, license verification, vaccination or declination forms, and certifications, all to be submitted within 7 days of assignment start. Only candidates willing and able to work in the trauma room and manage bedside trauma responsibilities are suitable.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with arterial lines, medication titrations, blood transfusions, and chest tube management; ability to handle complex nursing care scenarios involving urgent care, psych, pediatric, and critical trauma patients.
- Responsibilities: Delivering high-level emergency nursing care, managing complex clinical procedures, and ensuring patient safety and satisfaction throughout shifts.
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 #1324575. 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