Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,260 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in La Plata, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in the Maryland city of La Plata. This role involves providing acute nursing care in a fast-paced emergency department setting. Candidates must bring their nursing license on the first day. The position requires candidates to have a strong skill set and experience in emergency nursing and is suitable for first-time travelers with relevant skills.

Job Details:

• Location: La Plata, Maryland
• Shift: 3x12 Night shifts (7:00 PM 7:30 AM), with 36 or 48-hour options available.
• Required Qualifications: Active Maryland or Compact State RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification, and a minimum of 2 years of emergency nursing experience, including experience with patient ratios of 4:1.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with charting systems such as Epic, community hospital experience, and familiarity with emergency patient care procedures.
• Patient Population: All age groups, including neonates, adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
• Patient Diagnoses and Procedures: Care involves a broad spectrum of conditions such as abdominal pain, acute psychosis, asthma, stroke, gunshot wounds, head injury, hyperglycemia, respiratory infections, seizures, sickle cell crises, spinal cord injury, and cardiac emergencies like STEMI.
• Additional Information: The shift includes scheduled holiday work as required and a mandated flu vaccine with no exemptions. Candidates must be comfortable floating within scope with no restrictions or special requests.
• Submission Requirements: Past charge experience, minimum of 2 years of emergency RN experience, experience with a patient ratio of 4, and preferred charting system experience in Epic.

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

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to provide critical care in a dynamic emergency department environment while enjoying comprehensive benefits and travel support.

Cross Country Job ID #1280830. 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