Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,120 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
The Emergency Room (ER) Nurse is a registered nursing professional located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care within the emergency department setting. The ER Nurse will be responsible for managing a wide range of urgent and emergent cases, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes, and providing compassionate support to patients and their families.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Rotating shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: RN license, BSN preferred; 2 years of ER experience; Pennsylvania State-specific licenses including PA Registered Nurse (RN), Basic Life Support (BLS), PA Act 31, PA Act 33, PA Act 34, PA Act 73
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information: The ER Nurse will be responsible for applying evidence-based practices, performing patient assessments, documenting care comprehensively, and maintaining effective communication with patients, families, and team members. The role emphasizes adaptability, clinical proficiency, and a patient-centered approach throughout an eight-week contract starting August 10, 2026.

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 #1287297. 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