Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Syracuse, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/27/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) in an acute psychiatric unit on a 13-week contract. The role involves caring for adult and pediatric patients in a high-acuity environment, with a focus on psychiatric care. The position requires rotation of holidays, every other weekend coverage, and no on-call duties, providing a structured schedule for clinical responsibilities.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts from 07:30 PM to 07:30 AM, totaling 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, no minimum experience required, graduation from an accredited nursing program, willingness to work nights, and proximity within 75 miles of the facility.
Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required.
Specialty: Emergency Room (ER) focus on acute psychiatric stabilization for adult and pediatric patients.
Additional Information: Prior psychiatric experience is required. No local contracts within 75 miles of the facility are available. Candidates must submit a professional profile through the specified platform.
Shift Hours: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week.
Start Date: 09/27/2026
End Date: 12/26/2026
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 #1311678. 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
Syracuse, NY
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Crisis Interventionunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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