Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,215 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Emergency Room Registered Nurse position is located in Washington, District of Columbia. This role involves working in a fast-paced trauma environment, providing critical care to diverse patient populations including urgent care, psychiatric, pediatric, and trauma patients. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Specialty: Emergency Room
• Shift Schedule: 3 x 12-hour day shifts per week
• Hours per Day: 12 hours
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Required Qualifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district, ER experience of at least 3 years, graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program. BSN degree is highly desired. Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system experience is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level experience, teaching hospital experience, Epic EMR experience (not recent is acceptable).
• Additional Information: Must live at least 50 miles away from the facility; must be willing/able to work in the trauma room as the bedside trauma RN; willing to take 1:5 patient ratios; familiarity with NIHS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), BLS (Basic Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications are required; candidates must be flexible to work the specified schedule.

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

Posted Date: 2026-06-16

Cross Country Job ID #1261242. 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