Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Renton, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 11 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position in Renton, Washington. This role involves providing high-quality emergency care in a Level III trauma center with a diverse patient population. Candidates will be responsible for managing a variety of acute cases, including STEMI, stroke, trauma, respiratory diseases, and behavioral health, while adhering to established clinical protocols and ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC). Must have at least 2 years of ER experience, including 1 year in a trauma center, with prior travel experience. Must hold a valid license and be willing to wait for license submission.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Epic electronic health record system, managing various respiratory equipment such as vents, Cpap, BiPap, and high-flow oxygen devices, and managing ECGs.
- Other Conditions: There is a separate triage area with orientation and competency testing required. ER staff manage their own long holds; security is in place 24/7, and there are dedicated psych/seclusion rooms monitored continuously.
- Responsibilities: Providing culturally competent care in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple patient types including critical cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and transporting critical patients within the ER setting.
- Additional Information: The unit serves over 600,000 patients, operates with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1 in main ED, and features a separate triage area and holding rooms. Staff dress in royal blue scrubs and undergo unit-specific orientation.
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 #1297420. 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