Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,350 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Schenectady, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. The registered nurse provides emergency care for patients with urgent, chronic, medical, surgical, trauma, and behavioral health needs. The role includes patient assessment, stabilization, treatment, medication administration, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Current New York registered nursing license; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required at submission; at least 2 years of emergency room experience required for auto-offer consideration, with candidates possessing 1 year of emergency room experience eligible for further consideration.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience; Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certifications.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. with a 30-minute break; 48 hours per week; every other weekend required; no call; self-scheduling is not available.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The registered nurse may float to the emergency department observation unit. Responsibilities include managing drips and infusions, performing phlebotomy, starting intravenous lines, obtaining electrocardiograms, coordinating patient transports, and administering medications. Care is provided to a broad patient population, including medical, surgical, cardiac, orthopedic, pediatric, psychiatric, and other emergent conditions.

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 # . 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