Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,200 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room Holding Area (ER HOLD) Registered Nurse (RN) Observation Unit, with a location-based role overseeing adult patient care in a fast-paced environment. This position involves rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and every other weekend, within a unit that manages adult patients requiring observation and hold. The nurse will need to be adaptable to varying unit needs and demonstrate strong assessment and patient education skills.

Job Details:

• Position: ER HOLD RN Observation Unit
• Shift Time: Rotating shifts (7a-7p, 11a-11p, 7p-7a) with minimum 36 hours per week
• Certifications: AHA ACLS, PALS, and Active MA RN License required
• Education and Experience: 2+ years of experience working in one location and as a traveler; 2 years in an emergency department setting with general nursing skills including assessment, documentation, IV, phlebotomy, EKG, cardiac monitoring, point of care testing, splinting, critical thinking, and patient education; minimum 2 years of clinical experience required
• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift
• Additional Information: Must be able to read tele strips; floating to ED Observation, Adult Medical Unit (AMU), and Emergency Department Psych units as needed; candidates should submit license verification, resume, references, skills checklist, and submission coversheet

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 #1302702. 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 Holding Area

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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus