Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in La Junta, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room Registered Nurse - LA JUNTA, Colorado. This position involves providing direct patient care in a busy emergency department setting. The role requires managing the care of diverse patient populations, collaborating with healthcare team members, and responding quickly to emergent situations, including trauma cases.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Current Colorado Registered Nurse license; Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within one year of hire; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in emergency or acute care settings; Certification in Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS); Additional locale-specific or specialty certifications.
- Demonstrates competency in providing direct patient care, performing head-to-toe assessments, monitoring hemodynamic status, and interpreting cardiac rhythms.
- Communicates effectively with physicians, patients, and families, addressing psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs.
- Documents thoroughly and maintains accurate patient records.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and assists physicians with procedures in the emergency department.
- Participates in ongoing professional development through educational programs, workshops, and in-service meetings.
- Assists in departmental orientation and contributes to performance and quality improvement initiatives.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Start Date: 08/10/2026
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 #1285731. 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