Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,020 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Emergency Room Nurse Location: unspecified. This position involves providing critical care in a fast-paced emergency department within a healthcare facility. The role requires delivering exceptional patient care from birth to death, with an emphasis on critical thinking, stamina, and experience in stroke, STEMI, and trauma cases. Job Details Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license with at least 2 years of experience; certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); experience with Cerner electronic health records; ability to work in a fast-paced emergency department Additional Information: Unit includes 32 beds, with a patient ratio of 1-4 or 1-5, utilizing critical care equipment; candidates must have good patient experience skills, critical care thinking, and stamina; personality should be energetic and knowledgeable; dress code is scrubs in any color, with no hoodies or inappropriate T-shirts; start date September 28, 2026, with end date December 28, 2026. Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet all required qualifications and have recent emergency department experience. 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 1308659. 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