Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,425 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Schenectady, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room RN - Nights - Schenectady, NY. This position involves providing high-quality emergency care in a state-of-the-art hospital setting. The registered nurse will be responsible for delivering patient care in a fast-paced environment within a 70-bed unit that serves a diverse patient population. The role requires flexibility, clinical expertise, and adherence to facility protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, 12 hours shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid New York nursing license, at least 2 years of ER experience (will consider candidates with 1 year for screening purposes), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications at the time of submission. PALS certification is mandatory at submission.
• Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) certifications, Criss Prevention Institute (CPI) certifications.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to Emergency Department Observation Unit.
• Additional Information: The facility's ER unit is equipped to handle a wide range of urgent and chronic medical, surgical, dental, and emotional needs, including specialty services like cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, and psychiatric crisis intervention. The mental health crisis stabilization unit operates 24/7 with dedicated staffing. Candidates should be prepared to work in a dynamic environment and possess proficiency with unit-specific procedures including drips, infusions, phlebotomy, starting IVs, EKGs, transports, and medication administration.

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 #1298445. 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