Travel Emergency Room RN - $1,850 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room registered nurse in Louisville, Kentucky. This position involves providing high-quality emergency care to a diverse patient population, including infants, geriatrics, and unhoused individuals. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details

• Location: Louisville, Kentucky
• Schedule:
  • Days: 07:00 AM 07:00 PM
  • Mids: 11:00 AM 11:00 PM
  • Nights: 07:00 PM 07:00 AM
  • Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
  • Schedule cycle: Managed in 6-week increments with scheduling flexibility to accommodate highest need areas.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications
  • Minimum 2 years of emergency room experience, any trauma level
  • Skills including IV starts, inserting foleys and nasogastric tubes, neuro assessment (NIHSS), triage, codes, initiating/titrating pressors/cardiac drips/sedation/insulin, critical patient care, hyper/hypothermia management, bedside procedural support, moderate sedation (versed, fentanyl, ketamine)
  • Ability to lead by example and function as ER Subject Matter Expert.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Cerner electronic medical record system
  • Competency with ultrasound (U/S) equipment
• Float: No float rotation required.
• Additional Information:
  • Average patient census of 78 patients per day with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5
  • Support staff available 24/7, including charge nurses, ER physicians and midlevel providers, phlebotomy, and specialized teams such as IV/VAT
  • Orientation includes 2 days of unit-specific training
  • Uniform scrub color: Royal Blue
  • Free parking with garage access
  • Assigned holidays based on a rotation schedule; not required to work all holidays

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 #1259280. 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