Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $3,025 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse opportunity available in a high-volume trauma center located in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing acute care to adult and pediatric patients in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities including triage, patient assessment, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The position is scheduled for night shifts, offering an engaging experience in emergency medical services.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid driver's license, BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), PALS (American Heart Association); 2 years of ER or equivalent experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit notes include a pass/fail exam during orientation requiring at least 90% to pass, and candidates must be within 50 miles of the facility without any full-time, part-time, or PRN commitments with related facilities.
  • Fingernail policy prohibits artificial nails for patient care staff.
  • The ER has 33 beds (25 adult, 8 pediatric) and includes 2 trauma bays; ER staff manage their own patient holds.
  • No separate triage or psych/seclusion rooms.
  • Clinical staff includes nurse aides, paramedics, ED techs, and patient sitters.
  • Equipment includes vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow heated oxygen, and EKG monitors, with all rooms capable of cardiac monitoring.
  • Radologists share patient transport duties with ED staff; nurse draws are performed in 95% of orders.
  • No call or standby required; floating to pediatrics ER isRequired only to the pediatric ED.
  • Unit orientation lasts 1-2 days before independent practice.
  • Additional notes include a 13-week cancellation policy and charting via MEDITECH system.

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 #1322635. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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