What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,715 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room Nurse Tuscumbia, AL. This position involves providing high-quality emergency nursing care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The role requires flexibility to float to other units and hospitals, with shifts scheduled in the evenings. The candidate will work as part of a dedicated team serving a large volume of patients with varying needs, including trauma and stroke patients, across an established Level III Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Evenings, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license in the state of Alabama or a Compact license (no temporary licenses accepted); Associate degree in nursing; Certifications including American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and on-site TNCC certification; a minimum of 2 years of recent emergency room experience, or 18 months of experience working under a professional license with prior ER experience; work location in Tuscumbia, AL, with the ability to float between units and facilities
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified
- Float: Float rotation may be required
- Additional Information: Candidates must be willing to work holidays and every other weekend. The position involves patient-facing clinical responsibilities in a 54-bed Emergency Department serving over 60,000 patients annually. The department is staffed 24/7 with a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and support staff, ensuring comprehensive emergency care.
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 #1279628. 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 NursesYou 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
Salary : $1,715