Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in La Plata, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Emergency Room (ER) registered nurse (RN) position is available in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The role involves providing emergency care across all age groups, managing a diverse patient population with complex diagnoses, and functioning efficiently within a collaborative interdisciplinary team. The assignment is ideal for candidates with strong clinical skills and adaptability to an urgent care setting.
Job Details
Schedule: Nights; 3x12-hour shifts working from 19:00 to 07:30, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Active RN license in MD or a Compact State; BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI certifications; 2 years of experience in patient care involving adult and pediatric emergency scenarios; experience with charting systems preferred (Epic); experience managing a patient ratio of 1:4 in a busy emergency setting.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in community hospital settings, trauma level I or II, and proficiency with ultrasound, transvenous pacemakers, and peak flow management.
Additional Information: The facility handles approximately 130 patient visits daily across a 47-bed unit with a wide-ranging patient demographic, from neonates to geriatrics. The position requires floating within scope, inclusive of complex emergency procedures and patient management of various critical diagnoses. No pre-scheduled on-call requirements; every other weekend and major holidays as scheduled are expected.
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 #1322764. 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
La Plata, MD
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
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Emergency Careunmatched
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Epic Systemsunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
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Nursingunmatched
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Pacemakerunmatched
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Pediatricsunmatched
Physician Credentialunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Ultrasoundunmatched
Urgent Careunmatched
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