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: 11/09/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, evenings
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position based in a healthcare facility. The role involves providing critical emergency medical services within a busy ER department, staffed 24/7 by a highly trained team. The position offers an opportunity to work in a Level III Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center, assisting a diverse patient population and responding to urgent medical needs.
Job Details
Schedule: Evening shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid registered nurse license in the state of Alabama or a compact license (no temporary licenses accepted). A minimum of 18 or 24 months of recent experience in the emergency nursing field, working under the highest level of professional license. Certifications required include American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA ACLS), Basic Life Support (AHA BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in trauma or stroke centers highly desirable.
Additional Information: The position requires willingness to float to other units or hospitals as needed. The work environment emphasizes clinical excellence in a fast-paced emergency setting, with a nurse-to-patient ratio ranging from 1:1 for critical/trauma patients to 1:3-4 for other patients. Timesheet approval will be managed by Neil Holland, who will serve as primary and backup. Parking is available for staff.
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
Posted Date: 2026-10-03
Cross Country Job ID #1312731. 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
Critical Careunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Medicineunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
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Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Professional Licenseunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
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