Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Gainesville, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/13/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
This is an Emergency Room (ER) nursing position located in Gainesville, Florida, at a highly rated academic medical center with a high-volume emergency department. The role involves providing adult emergency care, working nights from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a schedule of 36 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of the assignment.
Job Details:
- Location: Gainesville, Florida
- Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
- Shift Details: 12-Hour Nights, 7:00 PM 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week, variable days of the week.
- Required Qualifications: Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact license at the time of submission, at least 3 years of emergency room nursing experience, with a minimum of 12 months within the last year in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma facility or academic medical center. Recent experience in a Level 1 or 2 trauma facility is essential. Certifications required at submission include Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course - ENPC). Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred but not required. Recent Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience with EPIC must be listed in the submission packet.
- Additional Qualifications: All new RN starts must pass a specialty exam and an EKG exam (mapping and interpretation), with a minimum score of 80% on each exam and 100% identification of lethal rhythms, regardless of overall score. Failure to meet these requirements will lead to extended remedial training beyond Day 2 of orientation.
- Experience Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of recent ER RN experience, including at least 12 months within the last year in a trauma or academic medical center environment.
- Float: Open to floating; flexibility is essential.
- Submission Requirements: Include facility type, EMR system, bed count, and at least one reference from the past 12 months.
- Screening: Candidates must pass both the specialty exam and EKG interpretation exam with a minimum score of 80% and demonstrate 100% identification of lethal rhythms.
- Experience Note: No work history gaps greater than 30 days without explanation.
- Restrictions: No RTO during the first 2 weeks; maximum of 10 days RTO for the 13-week contract.
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 #1275859. 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
