Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Long Beach, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/01/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room Registered Nurse Long Beach, California. The registered nurse will provide emergency care in a high-volume, Level II trauma setting serving patients across the lifespan. The position requires experience managing complex emergency cases, including trauma, neurological emergencies, ventilated patients, and pediatric care.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, three 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, totaling 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- At least 2.5 years of experience in a large Level II trauma center with high-volume emergency department experience exceeding 90,000 annual visits
- Current California nursing license in hand
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
- Level II trauma experience
- Experience with required electronic charting systems
- Additional Information:
- Patient ratios are approximately 4:1 on days, nights, and weekends.
- Weekend shifts may be required based on department needs.
- No on-call shifts are required.
- Patient populations include neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
- The department averages approximately 310 visits per day and includes 64 beds.
- Clinical responsibilities may include arterial line management, ventilator care, central line management, continuous intravenous sedation, blood product administration, intravenous vasopressor management, procedural sedation, dysrhythmia management, stroke care, neurotrauma care, orthopedic trauma, spinal cord injury care, and emergency triage.
- Experience with electronic charting using Epic is required.
- A current influenza vaccination is required; medical or religious exemptions may be considered.
- Approved time off must be submitted with the application.
- One professional reference from within the past two years is required.
- Orientation includes approximately 24 hours.
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 #1343571. 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