Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,060 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Arcata, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) position located in Arcata, California. The role involves providing patient care in the emergency department during night shifts. Candidates are required to bring their active California RN license on the first day of employment. This position supports a fast-paced clinical environment and offers guaranteed hours to ensure consistent scheduling.

Job Details:

• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
• Location: Arcata, California
• Shift Time: Nights, 7:00 PM 7:30 AM
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts weekly, with a minimum of 36 hours per week guaranteed
• Required Qualifications: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), proof of negative tuberculosis (TB) screen within 12 months of contract start date, zero to minimal years of experience (0 to 0.0)
• Additional Information: Position urgency is rapid response. Housing options can be found on FurnishedFinder.com for communities within a 20-mile radius of Arcata.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Submission requirements: Proof of negative TB screen within 12 months of contract start date.

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 #1265337. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus