Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,980 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position located in a busy urban facility. The role involves providing critical care to adult and pediatric patients with high-acuity conditions, including stroke, STEMI, trauma, and abdominal pain. The ER is equipped with a dedicated Trauma Level IV designation, working towards Level III status, and manages a wide variety of urgent cases in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, scheduled from 1:30 PM to 2:00 AM, 3:30 PM to 4:00 AM, and 7:30 PM to 8:00 AM, with weekends as needed. Shifts may include a mix of start times; staff will never work a late shift followed by an early shift.
• Required Qualifications: Valid licenses to practice as a registered nurse, current certifications in BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), and TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course). Minimum of 2 years of ER experience, with preference for candidates with trauma background, from larger urban hospital settings.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high-acuity patient care including stroke, STEMI, trauma, and pediatric stabilization. Familiarity with rapid assessment zones and high-pressure environments.
• Additional Information: The facility policies include a 50-mile radius restriction for candidate submission. Orientation consists of 1 shift on the floor following hospital and Epic system orientation. ER staffing includes at least one physician and one advanced practice provider per shift. RT staff are on-site 24/7 for ABGs and breathing treatments. Emergency monitoring is done via SpaceLabs cardiac monitors with RN interpretation. The ER has dedicated trauma and psych rooms, along with a separate triage area and rapid assessment zones. The environment is high-volume, handling approximately 170 patients daily, with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5.

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 #1322947. 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