Emergency Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room Nurse Franklin, Indiana. This acute care position involves working in a high-volume Emergency Department with 26 beds and three trauma bays. The role includes managing diverse patient cases such as chest pain, altered mental status, stroke, and pediatric to geriatric patients, with a focus on providing quality emergency care in a fast-paced environment. The shift schedule consists of 12-hour nights, with a minimum commitment of 36 hours per week.

Job Details

• Location: Franklin, Indiana
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications including BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale); minimum of 2 years recent Emergency Department experience; valid license to submit.
• Preferred Qualifications: TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) and ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certifications are preferred.
• Unit Notes:
  • 26 beds with 3 trauma bays and a treatment area with 4 beds
  • No separate triage or holding area; patients are triaged within the department
  • In-house security available 24/7
  • Approximately 60 patients per day with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4
  • Use of Cerner electronic medical record system
  • RT staff available 24/7 for breathing treatments and ABGs; telemonitoring with nurses reading strips
  • Close to ER for lab transport; nursing staff conducts 90% of phlebotomy and nurse draws
  • Staffing includes MDs, DOs, PAs, NPs, charge nurses, house supervisors, medics, PCTs, and patient sitters
  • Float may be required; most floats to be sitters or PCTs
  • Dress code: Navy Blue scrubs; no facial piercings, gauges, or inappropriate tattoos
  • Orientation includes 1-2 shifts with a preceptor
  • Must be punctual and fully committed to the contract; upfront RTO requests only
  • No call or standby requirement; weekend every 3rd; holiday flexibility

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

Posted Date: 2026-07-27

Cross Country Job ID #1272896. 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