Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,415 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Schenectady, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position available in the emergency department of a healthcare facility. This role involves providing urgent and emergency care to a diverse patient population, with responsibilities including managing various medical conditions, performing procedures, and ensuring patient stabilization. The assignment is scheduled to start on 10/05/2026 and conclude on 01/04/2027, with a shift schedule of days.

Job Details

• Shift: Days, 12 hours shift
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid New York nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications. A minimum of 0 years of experience in emergency nursing is required. Candidates with prior travel experience are preferred, but not mandatory.
• Preferred Qualifications: PALS certification is required at the time of submission. TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) and ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certifications are preferred.
• Additional Information: The nurse will be scheduled based on facility needs, with no block scheduling approved. Every other weekend shift is required, and there is no call requirement. Travel is not required for this role. The nurse will float to the Emergency Department Observation Unit and must be comfortable with procedures such as drips, infusions, phlebotomy, starting IVs, EKGs, transports, and medication administration.
• Experience: No minimum years of experience required, but a minimum of 0 years in emergency care. Prior travel experience is a plus.

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 #1320762. 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