Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,580 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in a hospital setting. The position involves providing specialized acute care to patients in the emergency department, requiring the ability to quickly assess and respond to life-threatening situations. This assignment is for a 13-week period with a 36-hour weekly guarantee, working night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Job Details

• Location: Nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required qualifications include: Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, experience with MEDITECH electronic medical records, and travel experience.
• Education requirements include graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Relevant experience is preferred but not mandatory; the position requires basic emergency nursing skills.
• Critical care and charge nurse experience are advantageous.
• The role demands the ability to identify and intervene in life-threatening situations, possess thorough nursing principles, and provide high-quality patient care.
• The candidate must recognize safety issues and effectively assess and use patient lifts for safe patient handling.
• Ability to function well under stress with strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills is essential.
• The candidate must be able to complete a lethal dysrhythmia exam during probation and be defibrillation certified within six months of employment.
• Certification in IV therapy, medication administration, and phlebotomy is required during orientation.
• The position may include responsibilities as a charge nurse.
• Candidates must have the ability to operate under the 100-mile radius rule.

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 #1332927. 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