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 Franklin, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Emergency Room Nurse Franklin, Indiana. This role involves providing high-quality acute care in a busy emergency department with a focus on patient stabilization and treatment. The position requires experienced emergency nursing skills, effective multitasking, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

Location: Franklin, Indiana

Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week

Start Date: 08/10/2026

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) minimum of 2 years recent Emergency Department experience, IV, EKG rhythm interpretation required

Experience: 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience

Patient Population: Adult to geriatric patients with diagnoses including abdominal pain, altered mental status, chest pain, stroke, COVID-19, SOB, moderate sedation cases, and more

Unit Details: 26 beds, 3 trauma bays, treatment area with 4 beds; no separated triage, ER nurses independently manage patient holds; one designated lower ligature risk seclusion room with camera; 24/7 security onsite; approximately 60 patients processed daily

Staffing & Operations: MDs, DOs, PAs, NPs; charge nurse assigned 24/7; house supervisor from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weekdays; nursing staff and medics handle EKG, IV insertion, medication administration, transport, and lab draws; RT staff available 24/7 for breathing treatments, ABGs, intubation assistance; telemonitoring in place; radiology staff transport patients for imaging

Schedule & Flexibility: 12-hour shifts, self-scheduling with manager oversight; every 3rd weekend required; holiday work flexibility; potential floating (primarily to sitters); no block scheduling; no standby required; RTO requests considered upfront, punctuality emphasized

Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs; no facial piercings (facemask compliant), no gauges; tattoos as long as appropriate

Orientation: 1-2 shifts with a preceptor

Additional Notes: Commitment to the contract and punctuality are essential; no block scheduling; RTO needs upfront consent.

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 #1286451. 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