What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,400 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 Canton, South Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position in a small hospital setting within a healthcare facility. The role involves providing critical care in both medical-surgical and emergency department units, with responsibilities that include responding to trauma and emergency situations. This assignment offers a dynamic work environment with a mix of day and night shifts, including every other weekend.
Job Details:
- Location: Not specified; this position is within a healthcare facility serving a small hospital environment.
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours each, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Shifts include day shifts from 0630-1900, night shifts from 1830-0700, and additional on-call shifts (Sunday through Saturday).
- Required Qualifications: Active South Dakota or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license (willing to obtain); 2 years of experience in Med-Surg and Emergency Room or Critical Access Hospital; Certifications include BLS, ACLS, and TNCC; proficiency with computerized EPIC charting system; ability to respond to calls within 40 minutes.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in small hospital settings with float responsibilities; understanding of electronic charting through EPIC.
- Additional Information:
- Must badge in and out at the facility.
- Shifts involve response to increased patient acuity, emergency and trauma situations, patient transfers, and covering staffing needs due to sick calls or emergencies.
- Site-specific orientation and EPIC chart training provided during the first week of assignment.
- Ratios typically range from 1 nurse to 3-5 patients.
- Candidates must submit Nursys, DOB, SSN, permanent address, references, a broken-up resume, skills checklist, and last four SSNs along with DOB.
- No trauma level designation; Critical Access Hospital setting.
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 #1319201. 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 : $2,400