Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: The Emergency Room (ER) specialty registered nurse position is based in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care within the emergency department, collaborating with the care team, and ensuring timely, compassionate treatment for patients presenting with urgent health issues. The ER nurse is responsible for managing patient care activities while demonstrating leadership and clinical expertise in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
Schedule: Rotating shift; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; PA Act 31, PA Act 33, PA Act 34, and PA Act 73 licenses or certifications; 0 or more years of clinical experience; location in Pennsylvania.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in emergency nursing preferred.
Additional Information: The ER nurse will perform patient assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment, and a strong commitment to patient safety and satisfaction. Flexibility with shift rotations and responsiveness to patient needs are essential.
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-03
Cross Country Job ID #1297604. 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
Altoona, PA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Managementunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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