Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Emergency Room (ER) Nursing position based in Houston, Texas. This role involves providing high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced hospital environment. The nurse will work on day shifts within a unit that is equipped with advanced monitoring systems and dedicated to trauma and emergency procedures.
Job Details:
Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification; completed nursing education leading to licensure; Texas residency or license; at least 1 year of emergency room nursing experience
Preferred Qualifications: Trauma care experience; Meditech electronic medical record system experience
Additional Information: The unit functions as a Trauma II center, providing services including stroke and chest pain care, with a dedicated team consisting of registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, paramedics, patient care technicians, and behavioral health technicians. The position requires a team-oriented attitude and a positive personality fit. The assignment begins on 10/19/2026 and concludes on 01/18/2027. Every other weekend shifts 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 #1319831. 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.