Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,005 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The emergency room (ER) nurse position in Durango, Colorado, involves providing high-quality care in a fast-paced acute care setting. The role requires working night shifts with a schedule of 12 hours per shift and a minimum of 36 hours per week. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. This opportunity is ideal for experienced ER nurses committed to delivering comprehensive emergency care.

Job Details:

• Location: Durango, Colorado
• Shift Time: Nights
• Shift Hours: 12
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.0
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Required Qualifications: ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), PALS, NIHSS, TNCC, 2 years of emergency department experience, Colorado nursing license, and valid state-issued license.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with common drip medications used in ER, ability to interpret tele monitors, point of care testing procedures, and familiarity with EPIC electronic medical record system.
• Additional Information: The ER treats an average of 63 patients per day. Nurse to patient ratios range from 1:4 to 1:5 based on acuity. The charge nurse takes an assignment. RT services are available 24/7, with capabilities including ABGs, breathing treatments, and EKGs. RNs are trained to perform point of care lab testing. The unit operates in an acute care setting with a Trauma Level 3 designation.
• Floating: Travelers are expected to float throughout the zone they are hired into, within a 60-mile radius.
• Orientation: Clinicians must be in the state for the week of orientation, even if modules are remote.
• Schedule and Staffing: The leadership will create schedules based on needs; self-scheduling or block scheduling is not specified.
• Cancellation Policy: The hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, or 3 shifts for shorter assignments.

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 #1280238. 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