Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Lufkin, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Emergency Room Registered Nurse position is located in Lufkin, Texas. This role involves providing critical nursing care in a fast-paced emergency department environment, managing a variety of trauma, stroke, sepsis, heart failure, and cardiac patients. The role requires adaptability to shift rotations and the ability to work independently within a dynamic setting.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shifts; 12-hour shift hours; minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS, BLS, ENPC or PALS, TNCC certifications; minimum of 2 years of experience in emergency nursing; licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Texas
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing trauma and stroke patients, familiarity with electronic medical records (Paragon)
- Float: Float rotation may be required to other units qualified for
- Additional Information: The facility requires candidates to have recent emergency room experience, with no history of full time, part time, or PRN employment at related facilities within the past year. The ER handles approximately 80-90 patients daily with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4. The unit features a fast-track area and a triage section, with in-house security and various respiratory therapy responsibilities. Candidates must complete unit-specific orientation and adhere to dress code standards.
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 #1296694. 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
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