Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,215 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse Washington, DC. This role provides bedside nursing care in a fast-paced emergency setting, including work in the trauma room as the bedside trauma RN. Responsibilities include coordinating and delivering safe, high-quality care for a wide range of patient needs. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

• Schedule: 3 x 12s nights; 12 shift hours; minimum 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state/district (required); Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program (required); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (highly desired); Emergency Room (ER) experience (required); National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (required); Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification (required); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (required); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (required); Cerner experience (required).
• Preferred Qualifications: BSN (highly desired).
• Additional Information: Must be willing/able to work in the trauma room as the bedside trauma RN and be able to take 1:5 ratios.

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 #1270990. 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus