Emergency Room Registered Nurse

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: ASAP
• Duration: 9 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room Nurse position in Washington, District of Columbia. This role involves managing a fast-paced emergency department environment, providing critical care to a diverse patient population. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, safe patient care while promoting a positive patient experience.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week, start date 08/10/2026
• Required Qualifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state/district, ER experience of at least 1 year, graduate of an accredited or the NLN-approved RN program. BSN degree highly desired. Travel experience preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing critical care skills such as medication titrations, arterial lines, mass transfusion of blood, and chest tubes. Familiarity with managing patients ranging from urgent care to critical care/trauma, psych, and pediatric cases.
• Additional Information: The emergency department is fast-paced and treats a wide spectrum of patient needs. Nurses coordinate and deliver complex care to ensure safety, quality, and positive patient outcomes.

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 # . 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