Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,200 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. The position provides comprehensive nursing care across pediatric through geriatric populations, including systematic assessment, emergency clinical interventions, documentation, patient education, and perioperative support. The role requires competent emergency equipment and procedure knowledge, strong safety practices, and collaboration with patients, families, and the care team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Registered Nurse license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required for pediatric Emergency Room assignments
  • At least 1 year of experience in Critical Care, Cardiac, or the Emergency Department
  • Pediatric experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate or Bachelors degree in nursing
• Additional Information:
  • Performs comprehensive assessments and delivers age-appropriate care from pediatric through geriatric populations.
  • Provides direct patient care and demonstrates competency with emergency equipment and procedures.
  • Maintains complete and accurate documentation, including patient education and progress toward outcomes.
  • Supports pre-operative and postoperative assessment, education, and care for surgical patients.
  • Evaluates Pre Admission Testing (PAT) orders for completeness and appropriateness based on the proposed procedure, patient age, and current health status.
  • Applies National Patient Safety Goals, Universal Protocol, patient identification procedures, safe transfer techniques, and proper body mechanics.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality and promotes a professional, patient-centered care environment.
  • Availability to work some upcoming holidays is required.

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 36.0 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