Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,325 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in an acute care facility. The role involves providing high-quality emergency care to diverse patient populations, including neonates, adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics. This assignment requires working night shifts with a schedule of 3 shifts per week, ranging from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with the potential for varied weekend coverage based on departmental needs.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights; 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid California nursing license, at least 3 years of ER experience, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS certifications, experience managing arterial lines, ventilated patients, blood product administration, CVA care, gunshot wounds, head injuries, interpretation of arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias, isolation precautions, IV vasopressors, management of dysrhythmias, procedural sedation, STEMI and stroke certification, ability to handle trauma cases, and documentation system experience with EPIC
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge nurse experience, experience in Level I or Level II trauma centers, and float experience within the hospital
• Additional Information: The facility supports a patient population across all age groups and handles a high volume of diverse acute cases. Candidates must have a California license in hand, attach Nursys verification within two weeks of submission, and be able to float within the hospital based on census. RTO requests must be pre-approved and included at submission. Orientation includes approximately 8 hours of EPIC training and 4 hours of module completion, recorded via certificates or transcripts.

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 #1323213. 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