What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,390 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 Omaha, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in the Emergency Room at a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients with high-acuity conditions, including trauma, stroke, chest pain, and other emergent diagnoses, in a fast-paced environment. The position requires a passion for emergency medicine, strong teamwork, and compassionate patient care.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid driver's license, two years of experience in emergency department nursing, certifications in BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), and workplace violence training (HSS Team).
- Additional Qualifications: ED experience with high-acuity patient care, proficiency with EPIC electronic medical record system, and IV pump management (Alaris).
- Position Notes: Candidates must pass a skills exam during orientation with a 90% score to avoid termination. Fingernail policy prohibits artificial nails in clinical areas.
- Shift & Scheduling: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a flexible RTO (requested time off) policy requiring upfront approval for up to 7 days.
- Department Details: Acute care setting with a Level STEMI Receiving Stroke Center, 18 beds/trauma bays, nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5 based on acuity.
- Patient Demographics & Conditions: All age groups with diagnoses including chest pain, abdominal pain, orthopedic injuries, ENT emergencies, behavioral health issues, sepsis, and stroke.
- Clinical Operations: Use of TeleHealth, focus on purposeful patient rounding, charge nurse on each shift who participates in patient assignments, no floating requirement, and dress code in navy blue scrubs.
- Additional Notes: Three shifts of unit-specific orientation (2 shifts). Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.
- Licenses & Certifications: Must be submitted with application.
- Start Date: 10/26/2026, End Date: 01/25/2027.
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 #1330581. 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 : $2,390