Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room This position provides nursing care in an acute emergency setting serving patients with stroke, ST-elevation myocardial infarction, sepsis, chest pain, psychosis, and behavioral health needs. The role requires clinical competence in emergency nursing, behavioral health, and critical care management.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Start times may include 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., or 7:00 p.m.; every other weekend and some holiday coverage are required.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of experience; current nursing license eligible for submission; valid drivers license required at submission; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Charge nursing experience preferred. Prior travel nursing experience, including completion of one or two assignments, is preferred.
- Additional Information:
- Emergency department with a trauma level of 3 and comprehensive stroke center capabilities.
- Patient population includes behavioral health, stroke, ST-elevation myocardial infarction, sepsis, chest pain, psychosis, and other acute conditions.
- Nurse-to-patient ratio is approximately 1:4; pediatric cases are uncommon and may be treated and transferred.
- Nurses may perform triage, draw laboratory specimens, administer breathing treatments, monitor telemetry, and manage insulin, cardiac, sedation, and other critical infusions.
- Orientation consists of one 12-hour shift with an experienced emergency department nurse.
- Royal blue scrubs are required.
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 #1345851. 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