Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,005 per week

Job Summary

The Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position in Durango, Colorado involves providing acute care in a fast-paced ER environment, primarily during night shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Valid licenses to practice in the state of Colorado
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• NIHSS, PALS, TNCC certifications
• 2 years of ER experience
• Location in Durango, Colorado
• At least 2 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with common drips and standard ER medications
• Proficiency with EPIC charting system
• Ability to read tele monitors and perform Point of Care lab testing
• Experience with adult patient care including trauma, stroke, NSTEMI, and other common diagnoses

Schedule

• Night shifts
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No self-scheduling or block scheduling permitted

Additional Information

• Candidate must be in the state during the week of orientation
• Unit is a trauma level emergency department and a STEMI receiving stroke center with mixed ER holds and no separate holding area for psychiatric patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio approximately 1:4-5 depending on acuity
• Support staff includes nurse aids, EMTs, paramedics, and patient sitters, with support techs assisting nurses and RT services available 24/7
• No monitor techs; RNs are expected to interpret tele monitors

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