Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,050 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

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 in Austin, Texas. This position involves providing critical care in a dynamic emergency department environment, supporting the healthcare team in delivering high-quality patient care across a 32-bed unit. The assignment offers an opportunity to work with a highly skilled staff and utilize advanced clinical skills in a fast-paced setting.

Job Details

• Position Description: CONTRACT - RN - ED (Emergency Department) - 13 WEEKS 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Nights; BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification required; No Call.
• Unit Information:
  • Location: Austin, Texas
  • Department: Emergency Department
  • Number of beds: 32
  • Staff: 117 healthcare professionals
  • Types of staff: Day Shift - 1 CNC (Certified Nurse Aide), 6 RNs, 1 Medic, 1 PCT; Mid Shift - 2 CNCs, 15 RNs, 2 Medics, 2 PCTs; Night Shift - 1 CNC, 6 RNs, 1 Medic, 1 PCT
  • Patient Ratio: 4:1
  • Equipment: Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Meditech
  • Permanent Positions on Unit: Yes
• Required Qualifications:
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ENPC, TNCC, NIHSS; Must have by start date
  • Education: Active RN license in the state of Texas
  • Experience: 0 years required
  • Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
• Additional Information:
  • Candidates should be great team players with the ability to anticipate patient and department needs.
  • Dress code: Navy Blue scrubs with a Navy Blue zip-up sweater.
  • Typical procedures: Lumbar Punctures, Intubations, Triage, Lac repairs, Sutures, Splinting.
  • Must possess strong clinical skills pertinent to emergency care and work well under pressure.

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 #1331574. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus