Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in La Mesa, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary The Emergency Room (ER) registered nurse is based in the healthcare facility's emergency department. This role involves providing safe, therapeutic, and individualized care to patients experiencing urgent and emergent health issues, ensuring holistic and patient-centered outcomes.
Job Details
Required Qualifications: CA Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS, ACLS, NIH, PALS, CPI or comparable certification (must be an 8-hour class with at least half of the class in person), at least three years of recent RN experience working in an RN role, at least two years of recent RN experience in a specialty area, BSN or ADN degree.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Position description: Provides care to patients and families, performing nursing assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe, therapeutic, and efficient care. Promotes quality outcomes and collaborates with the healthcare team for complex cases, serving as patient and family advocate to ensure excellent and satisfying care.
Additional Information: The RN will assess patient needs, develop and implement care plans using nursing interventions, evaluate patient progress, and communicate effectively with patients and the healthcare team. The role may include float to other facilities as needed.
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 #1324663. 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 Mesa, CA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Medicineunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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