Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,030 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: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in a healthcare facility. This position involves providing critical patient care in a fast-paced emergency department, with a focus on trauma, stroke, STEMI, and other urgent medical situations. The role requires a compassionate and energetic professional capable of handling the demands of emergency medical services.

Job Details:

• Certification: ACLS, PALS or ENPC, NIHSS, required; must have CPI or HWC prior to start (cannot be completed on site).
• Education and Experience: RN, with no less than 2 years of experience in emergency services, including critical care thinking and stamina.
• Location Requirements: Candidates must be 60 miles or greater from the healthcare provider.
• Schedule: Evening shifts from 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Position: RN, Emergency Services, 1 opening.
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift, with weekly rotation of weekends and help with coverage in areas where competencies are met.
• Additional Information: Must have Cerner experience, good patient experience skills with patients and families, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment handling a variety of urgent diagnoses and treatments.

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 #1331539. 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