Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,535 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in an acute care facility is responsible for providing critical care to patients with traumas, strokes, sepsis, congestive heart failure, and cardiac conditions. This role involves managing a diverse patient population, including trauma and stroke cases, within a fast-paced environment that requires collaboration with physicians, mid-level providers, and support staff.

Job Details

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, ENPC or PALS, TNCC; Education: RN license; Location Requirements: Candidates must hold a valid RN license; Experience Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of ER experience; no minimum experience requirement is listed.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, rotating schedule, 48 hours per week, with shifts from 3p - 3a or 7p - 7a, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Responsibilities include managing ER patients, performing assessments, stabilizing critical patients, and collaborating with the emergency care team.
• Additional Unit Information: The ER handles approximately 80-90 patients per day, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, and features separate triage and holding areas.
• Equipment and technology used include Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow devices, and ECG monitoring.
• The ER is equipped with in-house security, and staff will undergo unit-specific orientation.
• Participation in self-scheduling is available, with no call or standby requirements.

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 #1326156. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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