Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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 Location: Not Specified. This position involves providing urgent medical care in a high-volume emergency department. The role requires flexibility to float between units and hospitals within the organization to deliver critical services to a diverse patient population.
Job Details
Position Description: Emergency Department (ER) Nurse responsible for delivering comprehensive emergency medical services in a highly staffed 24/7 environment. The ER is a 54-bed Level III Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center, treating over 60,000 patients annually. The team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and support staff.
Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse license in the state of Alabama or a Compact license, associated degree in nursing, and current certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Minimum of 2 years recent experience in the emergency field; consideration given to 18 months of experience under high-level professional licensing.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, beginning on 10/26/2026 and ending on 12/26/2026.
Additional Information: Willingness to float among units and hospitals is required. The position is patient-facing in a clinical environment, with parking available on-site.
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 #1321003. 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
Tuscaloosa, AL
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Professional Licenseunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Urgent Careunmatched
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