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: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room Nurse (ER) Tuscumbia, Alabama. This position involves providing high-quality emergency medical care in a busy, Level III Trauma Center with over 60,000 patients annually. The role requires adaptability to float to different units and hospitals, working in a dynamic environment to meet community needs.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Associate degree in nursing; valid American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Red Cross certifications; Registered Nurse license in Alabama or a Compact license (no temporary licenses accepted); at least 2 years of recent experience working under the highest level of professional license in a large hospital setting; trauma experience required; minimum 2 years of experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in emergency nursing and trauma care
- Float: Float rotation may be required, as candidates must be willing to float to other units and hospitals.
- Additional Information: The position involves working in a 54-bed emergency department that is designated as Level III Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center. The department is staffed 24/7 with a highly trained team including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and support staff. The nurse-to-patient ratio varies from 1:1 in critical and trauma cases to 1:3-4 for other patients. The facility utilizes the Meditech Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
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 #1293961. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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