Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) registered nurse position available in a Level I trauma center within a healthcare facility. The role involves providing high-quality emergency care to a diverse patient population in a fast-paced environment. The position is scheduled for night shifts, with a focus on handling high-acuity cases and managing trauma, cardiac, neurologic, and behavioral health emergencies.
Job Details
- Position: RN - ER
- Location: Philadelphia, PA (organization is seeking candidates for a local position)
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications:
- Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS certifications
- Minimum 2 years RN experience, including at least 1 full year of recent Emergency Department experience in high acuity settings
- Experience must be hands-on and independent; observational or orientation-only ER experience does not qualify
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks with no 48-hour contracts or special schedule requests.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information:
- Experience managing trauma, cardiac, neurologic, medical, surgical, burn patients, and behavioral health crises required.
- Competency in airway and respiratory management, including breathing treatments, CPAP/BiPAP, mechanical ventilation, RSI medication administration, procedural sedation, chest tube care, and tracheostomy care.
- Ability to independently manage trauma patients and emergencies, including pediatric and NICU/PICU boarders held in ED.
- Every other weekend schedule, with auto-approved RTO up to 5 days (consecutive days extend contract by one week).
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 #1311653. 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
