Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,160 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) nurse position available at a healthcare facility located in Washington. This role involves providing acute care for patients experiencing medical emergencies such as stroke, trauma, and cardiac events. The position supports various hospital departments and requires flexibility to float within the region, ensuring comprehensive emergency care delivery.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, every other week, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS, BLS certifications; NIHSS, PALS, TNCC certifications; two years of ER nursing experience; Washington state nursing license or willingness to obtain and wait for licensing.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Epic electronic charting system; previous travel ER assignments; strong trauma and acute care background.
• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit notes specify limitations on full-time, part-time, or PRN status with certain healthcare facilities within the past year.
  • Typical patient volume ranges from 125 to 140 per day, with teams supporting vents, telemetry, and lab draws.
  • Support staff includes nurse aides, paramedics, ED technicians, security personnel, and tele/monitor techs.
  • The ER handles emergency cases such as stroke, STEMI, trauma, and acute coronary syndrome, with complex patient needs.
  • Orientation period consists of a one-day floor-specific training.
  • Shifts are primarily managed at one primary location but require flexibility to float regionally across multiple hospitals as needed.
  • The assignment begins on 10/05/2026 and concludes on 01/04/2027.

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 #1318460. 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