Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,200 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room Nurse in Meridian, Idaho. This role involves providing high-quality emergency nursing care in a busy ER department. The selected candidate will work in a trauma level IV facility with a focus on adult and pediatric patients, handling high-acuity cases including stroke, STEMI, and trauma.

Job Details:

• Shift: 12-hour shifts with start times at 1330, 1530, or 1930; weekend shifts required as needed.
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours.
• Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS, BLS, ENPC, PALS, and TNCC certifications. Candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in an emergency department setting, ideally from a larger urban hospital. Experience with trauma is preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Trauma experience is highly regarded.
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 for nurses.
• Common Diagnoses: Stroke, STEMI, trauma, abdominal pain, high acuity Level I patients. Pediatrics are stabilized and shipped out.
• Additional Responsibilities: Managing infusion drips such as Nicardipine, Propofol, Fentanyl, Norepinephrine, Nitro, Versed, and Precedex. Performing EKGs, phlebotomy, wound care, splinting, and managing respiratory treatments.
• Staffing: At least one physician and one advanced practice provider (APP) per shift, with up to six providers possible. Charge nurses and assistant nurse managers oversee shift operations.
• Support: CNA support 1:5-9, RTs in house 24/7, and space labs with overflow radiology. RNs interpret cardiac monitors.
• Certifications & Licenses: Must possess a valid license to submit application.
• Schedule & Orientation: Orientation consists of one shift on the floor following hospital and Epic onboarding. No block scheduling; floating to other ERs (Boise and Nampa) may occur.
• Other Details: The facility enforces a 50-mile radius rule to confirm candidate eligibility.

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 #1294711. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus