Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Franklin, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position is based in Franklin, Indiana. The role involves providing acute care in a busy ER setting with a focus on patients presenting with conditions such as abdominal pain, altered mental status, stroke, chest pain, and more. The ER operates 24/7 and handles an average of 60 patients per day, requiring experienced nurses capable of managing multiple high-acuity cases.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The schedule is six weeks rotating, with staff self-scheduling and the manager balancing shifts.
- Required Qualifications: Valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); a minimum of 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience; valid license to practice.
- Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC).
- Additional Information: The ER unit is a Level 3 trauma designation with 26 beds and three trauma bays. The ED includes a treatment area with four beds, and there is a designated lower ligature risk seclusion room with a camera. Security staff are present 24/7. Emergency Equipment such as ventilators, Cpap, BiPap, and high-flow oxygen devices are available. RN staff monitor telemetry strips, and radiology staff transport critical patients for imaging. The unit typically uses Cerner as the electronic charting system. Staffing includes physicians, mid-level providers, nurse aides, medics, and patient sitters, with cross-functionality around procedures like IV placement, EKG, and lab draws. The ER team is committed to punctuality and full-time engagement during the contract period.
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 #1286451. 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