Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,420 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) specialty position located in an acute care facility, focusing on adult and geriatric patient care. This role involves providing high-level emergency services in a fast-paced environment with a focus on trauma and critical care. The position offers a comprehensive clinical experience aligned with current best practices and patient care standards.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week, starting on 09/14/2026 and ending on 12/14/2026.
• Required Qualifications: 2 years of ER experience, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certifications; experience with trauma level I or II, adult and geriatric patient care, Blood Product Administration, Chest tubes, Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI), CVA care, Feeding tube management, Heparin and Insulin administration, PPE and Isolation precautions, Med/Surg and Telemetry units, oxygen therapy, Peripheral Line Care and Management, PICC line management, IV insertion and maintenance, Substance Withdrawal management, Tracheostomy care, use of Rapid Response and Code Teams, and Wound Care/Wound Vac.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic charting systems and interdisciplinary support services such as physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, and social services.
• Additional Information: The role entails working in a unit with interdisciplinary support and a daily census of approximately 12 patients. The unit maintains a 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio during day and night shifts, with weekend coverage every other weekend. Travelers are expected to float to like units as needed. Orientation of 24 hours will be provided onsite; labs must be completed within 48 business hours post-contract signing.

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 #1303163. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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