Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,155 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position in a 32-bed general emergency department, located in a busy healthcare setting. The role involves providing high-quality emergency care to a diverse patient population, including patients with general complaints, abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, behavioral health issues, and geriatrics. The ER team functions with a patient nurse ratio of 1:4, supported by a multidisciplinary staff, including emergency physicians, mid-level providers, and support personnel.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with shift times available from 0600-1800, 0900-2100, 1100-2300, 1200-0000, 1500-0330, and 1800-0630. Total minimum hours per week: 36.
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC certifications; minimum of 2 years of emergency department experience; licensed as an RN; experience with EPIC electronic medical record system; ability to perform lab draws and phlebotomy; strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in high-volume emergency settings and familiarity with hospital support equipment such as EMR, Alaris infusion pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems.
• Additional Information: Orientation includes facility and unit-specific training, with 1-2 shifts on the unit followed by independent work for 2-3 shifts to learn the workflow. No support for floating staff. Night shifts are scheduled for 4-6 weeks, with residents bidding on shifts around week 16 of orientation. Weekend rotation occurs every other week.
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• End Date: 01/09/2027
• Shift Cycle: Every 4 weeks

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 #1317342. 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