Travel Emergency Room RN - $1,820 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse in Salem, VA. This position involves providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency department. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care to patients with diverse urgent medical needs.

Job Details

• Location: Salem, VA
• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; 2-3 travel assignments completed; 2-3 years of ER experience; candidates with these qualifications will be considered first.
• Responsibilities include managing high-acuity cases such as RSI, Sepsis interventions, Stroke protocol with tPA administration, central line placement, psych patient care, and transfers under EMTALA regulations.
• Typical unit staffing includes 1 charge nurse, 5 registered nurses, and 2-3 medics per shift, with patient ratios of 4-6:1.
• Uniform: Navy blue or white scrubs.
• No on-call duties; weekends include four shifts over a four-week period, scheduled on Fridays or Saturdays for night shifts and Saturday or Sunday for day shifts.
• Must have a relaxed, easy-going, friendly, team-oriented, and respectful personality.

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 #1325048. 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