Emergency Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) registered nursing position located in Anchorage, Alaska. This role involves providing top-quality emergency care in a busy hospital environment, with the opportunity to work varied shifts including nights. The position is suited for a motivated healthcare professional seeking to contribute to emergency services in a dynamic facility.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license, ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIH, ENPC certifications; minimum 1 year of experience in emergency nursing or equivalent skills
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in stroke units or STEMI care, trauma, and pediatrics
• Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information:
  • Deployment length of 13 weeks with an immediate start date of 08/25/2026
  • Shift times may vary (7a, 9a, 11a, 12n, 1p, 3p, 7p) depending on unit needs
  • Unit comprises 20 beds on the 2nd floor, with a staff of about 50 healthcare professionals including charge nurses, flow coordinators, ED Techs, and US personnel
  • Equipment includes Lucas, Level 1, Alaris IV pumps, I stat, EPOC, GE monitors
  • Typical patient ratios are 4:1, with lower acuity patients (ESI 4 & 5) possibly up to 6:1
  • Dress code includes navy blue scrubs; professionalism in presentation expected

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 #1299234. 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