Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Emergency Room Nurse (RN) Day Shift located at a busy urban emergency department. This role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment, managing a diverse range of emergency cases with a patient ratio of 4:1. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of emergency department experience and be comfortable with procedures such as STEMI, Stroke/Tissue Plasminogen Activator (TPA), and Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI). The position offers an opportunity to work with advanced equipment and contribute to a team recognized for excellence in patient care.
Job Details:
Shift: Day Shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Candidates must have at least 2 years of emergency department experience as an RN, current BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute), and TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certifications.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong skills in neuro and cardiac care; high energy and ability to perform well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, starting 10/05/2026 through 01/04/2027
Additional Information: The unit features 12 beds and a staff of 6-8 RNs per shift, along with ER technicians and unit secretaries. Procedures commonly performed include STEMI management, stroke protocols with TPA administration, and rapid response procedures. The department encourages a professional appearance with preferred scrub color of royal blue, though not mandatory. Technology updates include electronic medical records systems. The unit boasts a door-to-needle time of 12 minutes for TPA administration and has received recognition for outstanding care and efficiency.
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 #1313639. 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
Corpus Christi, TX
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Crisis Interventionunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Nursingunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Standards of Careunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
Unit Secretaryunmatched
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