Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/09/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, evenings
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in a healthcare facility. This position involves providing critical patient care in a fast-paced emergency department, with a focus on trauma, stroke, STEMI, and other urgent medical situations. The role requires a compassionate and energetic professional capable of handling the demands of emergency medical services.
Job Details:
Certification: ACLS, PALS or ENPC, NIHSS, required; must have CPI or HWC prior to start (cannot be completed on site).
Education and Experience: RN, with no less than 2 years of experience in emergency services, including critical care thinking and stamina.
Location Requirements: Candidates must be 60 miles or greater from the healthcare provider.
Schedule: Evening shifts from 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Position: RN, Emergency Services, 1 opening.
Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift, with weekly rotation of weekends and help with coverage in areas where competencies are met.
Additional Information: Must have Cerner experience, good patient experience skills with patients and families, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment handling a variety of urgent diagnoses and treatments.
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 #1331539. 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
Hickory, NC
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