Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,265 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in La Plata, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room Registered Nurse Nights 36/48-Hour Options. This position involves providing urgent care for diverse patient populations, from infants to geriatrics, in a fast-paced emergency department setting. The role requires clinical proficiency to handle complex diagnoses and deliver high-quality patient care.

Job Details

• Position Description: ED RN Nights 36/48H option; EOW 2-year experience required, but will consider 1-year of experience (screen over). Will accept first-time travelers with strong skill/experience in ER.
• Certifications: RN license (MD state or Compact license), BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI certificates.
• Skills: Abdominal pain, Acute psychosis, Asthma management, Blood product administration, Care of ventilated patients, Central line care, Chest tube insertion, Continuous IV sedation, CVA, Drug overdose management, Emergency medications, Epiglottitis, General emergency department procedures, Gunshot wounds, Head injury, Hyperglycemia, Identification/reporting neglect or abuse, Infection control, ABG interpretation, Dysrhythmia interpretation, Intubation, PPE/isolation precautions, Vasopressor administration, Splints, Dysrhythmia management, Multisystem organ failure management, Managing violent behavior, Mental health management, Near drowning, Pediatric emergency procedures, Phlebotomy, Poison ingestion, Procedural sedation, Respiratory infections, Seizures, Sickle cell crisis, Skin disorders, Spinal cord injury, Starting/maintaining IVs, STEMI, Stroke, Suicidal patient management, Triage, Urinary tract infection.
• Schedule: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM 7:30 AM), minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Active MD or Compact State RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI certifications, 2 years ER experience, strong skillset in emergency procedures.
• Additional Information: The role requires floating within scope without restrictions, competency in charting systems (preferably Epic), and adherence to scheduling policies including one major holiday off during winter. Orientation includes 36 hours. The position involves caring for all age ranges with a patient census of approximately 130 daily.

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 #1328810. 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