Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,285 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position in Omaha, Nebraska. This role involves working in a fast-paced, high-acuity trauma center that is a Level I Trauma Center and Pediatric Certified by the state. The ER handles trauma, sepsis, chest pain, shortness of breath, strokes with TPA, and other critical conditions, requiring skilled nursing care and interpretation of patient data. It offers opportunities for diverse clinical experience in a dynamic environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, 3:00 PM to 3:00 AM, and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid provider license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), and a minimum of 2 years of recent ER experience. Candidates must possess a drivers license, be within 50 miles of the facility, and have no prior full-time, part-time, or PRN employment with organizations associated with the healthcare provider group.
• Preferred Qualifications: NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program, preferred).
• Additional Information:
  • Must pass/fail exam during orientation with a score of 90% to continue.
  • Must adhere to fingernail policy prohibiting artificial nails.
  • Will float to observation units and freestanding ER at least once a week.
  • Orientation includes 1 week of onboarding, 2 shifts at a secondary location, and 1 shift at a different site.
  • RTO (Reasonable Time Off) requests are allowed upfront for 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract.
  • Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.
  • The facility maintains a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio in zones, 1:6 in Fast Track, 1:5 in Observation, and 1:1 in ICU/Trauma.
  • RNs are required to read and interpret their own patient strips.

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 #1283620. 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