Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,090 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) nurse position located in Salem, VA. This role involves providing high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced environment within a 27-bed unit. The nurse will be responsible for patient assessment, treatment, and stabilization, working evening shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The assignment is designed for nurses with prior ER experience who thrive in a team-oriented setting.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Evenings; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); 2-3 years of ER experience; completion of 2-3 travel assignments
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high acuity and high-volume ERs, patient ratios of 5:1, and procedures such as RSI, sepsis interventions, stroke protocol with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) administration, central line placement, care of psychiatric patients, and transfers under Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) regulations
• Additional Information: No float required; the unit maintains a relaxed and team-oriented culture; staffing includes a charge nurse, RNs, and medics; no on-call responsibilities; four weekend shifts are scheduled within a four-week period, with shifts falling on Fridays or Saturdays for night shifts and Saturdays or Sundays for day shifts.

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 #1302332. 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