Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,155 per week
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department. Discipline: RN. Start Date: 10/05/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. 36 hours per week. Shift: 12 hours, days. Employment Type: Travel.
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position in a healthcare facility located in the region. The role involves providing acute care in a fast-paced environment, managing various patient conditions including stroke, STEMI, sepsis, and behavioral health. The ER team values accountability, teamwork, and respectful communication across all staff levels.
Schedule
- 12-hour shifts, start times at 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, or 7:00 PM
- Minimum of 36 hours per week
- Shifts are not typically rotating
- Every other weekend and some holidays required
- No call or standby required
- Assignment runs from October 5, 2026, to January 4, 2027
Required Qualifications
- Valid nursing license
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- NIHSS certification
- PALS certification
- At least 1 year of ER nursing experience
- Eligibility to work in the specified region
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in behavioral health
- Existing traveler with previous assignments preferred
Additional Information
- Unit is a Level 3 Trauma Center, STEMI receiving, and comprehensive Stroke Center
- Can flex between 17 and 22 beds depending on staffing
- Patients are treated in a high-volume ER with approximately 66 patients daily
- ER features a Fast Track triage process with a dedicated triage area allowing experienced travelers to perform triage
- Intermixed ER holds without separate psych/seclusion rooms, but four designated rooms are available for psychiatric patients
- Security personnel are in-house 24/7 in the ER
- Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4
- Staff includes ED physicians, mid-level providers, charge nurses, and techs trained in EKGs, blood sugar checks, phlebotomy, splinting, and bedside ADLs
- RT staff are on-call for ABGs, breathing treatments, and vent management; RNs handle breathing treatments and draw labs
- Telemetry monitors are Phillips brand; techs and RNs monitor and read them as needed
- All labs are drawn by RNs or phlebotomists as capacity allows
- Orientation consists of one 12-hour shift with an experienced ER RN
- Able to wait for license submission
- Float rotation may be required within Region One, including facilities in Burien, Federal Way, and Seattle, with additional compensation for hours floated outside the primary facility
Benefits
- 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
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.
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.