Travel Emergency Room RN / ER Registered Nurse - Nights

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/04/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Emergency Room Nurse in Carmichael, California. This role involves providing critical emergency nursing care in a high-paced trauma center setting. The position requires a strong ability to interpret EKG strips, work effectively with trauma patients, and adhere to facility protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

Shift: 12-hour night shifts, starting at 6:45 PM, with a schedule of every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit; at least 2 years of emergency department experience; current TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification; certifications including BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale); experience with Cerner charting system; ability to read and interpret EKG strips.

Preferred Qualifications: Level II Trauma area experience preferred.

Additional Information: This position is within a primary trauma center for the area, with required weekend and holiday rotations, and includes float responsibilities to other Sacramento facilities. Orientation involves 1-2 days with a preceptor on the unit. The unit comprises 30 beds, including 1 trauma bay with 2 beds, and the team includes nurse aides and charge nurses. Certifications such as ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC are mandatory for consideration.

Start Date: 07/21/2026

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 #1282882. 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