Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in La Plata, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Nights Location unspecified. This position involves providing urgent care in a fast-paced emergency setting, managing patients with a wide range of diagnoses across all age groups. The role requires strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and adaptability to a high-volume environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: ER RN with experience in a high-volume emergency department, capable of managing complex diagnoses and patient care across all age ranges. Shift: Nights, 3x12 hours, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Schedule: Three nights per week, minimum 48 hours weekly, starting 11/16/2026, with an end date of 02/15/2027.
- Required Qualifications: RN license in MD or valid Compact license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI certifications; minimum of 1 year of experience; open to newly experienced candidates with strong skills in emergency medicine.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic charting systems (preferably Epic), community hospital experience, and experience handling diverse patient populations.
- Additional Information: The position involves floating within the ER scope, handling a wide variety of urgent health conditions, and working in a busy environment with an average daily census of 130. Must be comfortable working independently, managing acute emergencies, and adhering to all certifications and compliance requirements.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must submit all relevant certifications and licensure documentation, and comply with onboarding and credentialing deadlines.
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 #1339351. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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
