Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,155 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) Washington, DC. This position requires experienced RNs to work in a fast-paced trauma environment. The role involves managing critical patient care, including medication titrations, arterial lines, and blood transfusions, across a diverse patient population ranging from urgent care to trauma and pediatric patients. Candidates must be willing to work in the trauma room as a bedside trauma RN and be capable of handling 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratios.

Job Details:

• Location: Washington, DC
• Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Required Qualifications:
  • Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state/district of practice
  • ER experience of at least 3 years
  • Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) highly desired
  • Cerner electronic health record experience required
  • Must live at least 50 miles from the facility and be willing/able to work in the trauma room as a bedside trauma RN
  • Certifications: NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), BLS (Basic Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with complex nursing care needs in a high-acuity environment
• Additional Information:
  • The emergency department environment is fast-paced, managing a full spectrum of patient care needs including critical care interventions and complex procedures. The RN will coordinate and deliver care to ensure safety, quality, and a positive patient experience.
  • Candidates must be committed to providing high-quality trauma and emergency care, with the ability to adapt to a dynamic clinical setting.

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 #1261242. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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