Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Falls Church, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room Nurse in Falls Church, VA. This role involves providing high-quality emergency nursing care within a busy Level I trauma center. The nurse will manage a variety of acute cases, including stroke, STEMI, and trauma patients, and will be responsible for approximately 350 patient encounters daily. The position requires strong emergency department experience and certification in basic life support, advanced cardiovascular life support, and trauma nursing courses.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Evening shifts, 12 hours per day, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Certifications and Experience: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required; at least 2 years of ER experience; previous travel experience highly preferred.
• Additional Qualifications: EPIC electronic health record experience, strong ED background at Level I or II trauma centers, ability to float to offsite ERs in Fairfax City and Reston/Herndon area.
• Work Expectations: Willingness to cover 1-2 on-call shifts per schedule; ability to work every other weekend; no floating rotation expected; will not handle psychiatric patients after medical clearance; secure environment with security and sitter support for suicidal patients.
• Travel Requirements: May be required to float to offsite emergency departments in Fairfax and Reston/Herndon.
• Start Date: 08/24/2026

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