Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in La Plata, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Emergency Room (ER) Nurse - Nights - Location unspecified. This position involves providing acute care in a fast-paced emergency department setting, caring for a diverse patient population across all age ranges. The role requires strong clinical skills, flexibility, and the ability to handle complex diagnoses in a busy environment.
Job Details
Position Description: ER RN with night shift schedule, involving 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30, with a contract duration of 13 weeks starting on 10/26/2026.
Required Qualifications: Must hold a valid RN license in the state or a compact license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIH, CPI certifications, and a minimum of 1 year of experience in emergency care or a comparable setting.
Schedule: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 36 hours minimum per week.
Additional Information: The role involves working in a busy emergency department with an average daily census of 130 patients, including all age groups and diagnoses. Some responsibilities include managing ventilated patients, administering emergency medications, performing intubations, interpreting ABGs and dysrhythmias, and maintaining patient safety in a high-acuity environment. The candidate must be comfortable floating within scope and working under fast-paced conditions, with required certifications current at time of employment.
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 #1328808. 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
La Plata, MD
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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