What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,200 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 Summit, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. This position provides comprehensive emergency nursing care, including patient assessment, clinical intervention, documentation, education, and coordination of care for patients across the lifespan. The role supports perioperative and pre-admission testing activities while maintaining patient safety, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Registered Nurse license required; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required; at least 1 year of experience in critical care, cardiac care, or an Emergency Department required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Associate or bachelors degree in nursing preferred.
- Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., consisting of 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Must be available to work some upcoming holidays.
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include performing systematic and comprehensive patient assessments; delivering appropriate nursing care across pediatric through geriatric populations; using emergency equipment and procedures; maintaining accurate documentation; supporting patient and family education; following patient safety goals, universal protocols, safe transfer techniques, and proper body mechanics; providing pre-operative and postoperative assessment and education; evaluating Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) orders; and supporting timely completion of patient testing. Pediatric emergency room assignments require Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
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 #1341297. 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 : $2,200