Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,600 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room registered nurse position in Salinas, California. This role involves providing high-quality, age-appropriate emergency nursing care in a fast-paced clinical environment. The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with physicians, patients, families, and the healthcare team. Flexibility for working on other units within the department may be required. The position emphasizes patient safety, emergency procedures, and effective communication.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Associates of Science in nursing (ASN) required; California RN license; minimum of 2 years clinical registered nurse experience in emergency departments; recent Epic electronic medical records experience (6-12 months within the past year); current ACLS, PALS, and BLS/Healthcare Provider certifications as per American Heart Association standards; willingness to float within similar departments; open to working during major holidays including Thanksgiving.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Nursing; Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner certification; 2 years of emergency department experience.
• Additional Information: Candidate will be responsible for patient assessments, care planning, discharge planning, patient teaching, and participating in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives. Flexibility and teamwork are essential to ensure patient-centered, efficient care delivery.

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 #1285187. 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