Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Salem, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse in Salem, VA. This position involves providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency department. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care to patients with diverse urgent medical needs.
Job Details
Location: Salem, VA
Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; 2-3 travel assignments completed; 2-3 years of ER experience; candidates with these qualifications will be considered first.
Responsibilities include managing high-acuity cases such as RSI, Sepsis interventions, Stroke protocol with tPA administration, central line placement, psych patient care, and transfers under EMTALA regulations.
Typical unit staffing includes 1 charge nurse, 5 registered nurses, and 2-3 medics per shift, with patient ratios of 4-6:1.
Uniform: Navy blue or white scrubs.
No on-call duties; weekends include four shifts over a four-week period, scheduled on Fridays or Saturdays for night shifts and Saturday or Sunday for day shifts.
Must have a relaxed, easy-going, friendly, team-oriented, and respectful personality.
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 #1325048. 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 Nurses
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.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Salem, VA
Skills
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