Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,425 per week

Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Stanford, California.

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) located in an acute care healthcare setting, this role involves providing direct patient care within the Emergency Room specialty. The RN will perform all aspects of nursing, including assessments, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, while collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure patient-centric, evidence-based practices.

Job Details

• Position Description: The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient's family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family-centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise in unit or hospital.
• Responsibilities: Creates and maintains a climate conducive to healing through being present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts; providing emotional support and information; guiding the patient and family through phases of illness and recovery/passage to death in accordance with the patient's goals and culture. Mobilizes the patient's strengths and abilities towards participation in recovery and control over the plan of care.
• Additional Responsibilities: Obtains accurate and relevant assessment data and interprets the data as normal vs abnormal. Determines nursing diagnosis. Monitors and evaluates data as frequently as needed based on stability. Collaborates with the patient, family, and members of the healthcare team to develop an individualized plan of care. Implements nursing and medical interventions safely. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and monitors patient for adverse responses and side effects. Assesses a patient's and family's learning needs and readiness to learn. Teaches needed information for self-care and illness prevention. Adjusts information and expectations based on responses from patient, developmental levels, physiological and psychological condition, and cultural variations. Teaches other staff members both incidentally and/or through formal roles such as preceptor or super-user. Ability to rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately. Identifies the need for and activates emergency protocols. Monitors own practices and assists in monitoring others for practices related to patient and employee safety and compliance to standards and policies. Looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care and the work environment.
• Team and Technology: Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributes to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills. Learns and utilizes available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information regarding clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments. Contributes to the knowledge and skill of other nursing staff through formal or informal teaching, participation on Shared Governance groups, professional publications, and/or presentations. Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. Demonstrates commi

Cross Country Job ID #1306791. 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Salary : $2,425