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: 11/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Emergency Room Registered Nurse Nights 36/48-Hour Options. This position involves providing urgent care for diverse patient populations, from infants to geriatrics, in a fast-paced emergency department setting. The role requires clinical proficiency to handle complex diagnoses and deliver high-quality patient care.
Job Details
Position Description: ED RN Nights 36/48H option; EOW 2-year experience required, but will consider 1-year of experience (screen over). Will accept first-time travelers with strong skill/experience in ER.
Certifications: RN license (MD state or Compact license), BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI certificates.
Skills: Abdominal pain, Acute psychosis, Asthma management, Blood product administration, Care of ventilated patients, Central line care, Chest tube insertion, Continuous IV sedation, CVA, Drug overdose management, Emergency medications, Epiglottitis, General emergency department procedures, Gunshot wounds, Head injury, Hyperglycemia, Identification/reporting neglect or abuse, Infection control, ABG interpretation, Dysrhythmia interpretation, Intubation, PPE/isolation precautions, Vasopressor administration, Splints, Dysrhythmia management, Multisystem organ failure management, Managing violent behavior, Mental health management, Near drowning, Pediatric emergency procedures, Phlebotomy, Poison ingestion, Procedural sedation, Respiratory infections, Seizures, Sickle cell crisis, Skin disorders, Spinal cord injury, Starting/maintaining IVs, STEMI, Stroke, Suicidal patient management, Triage, Urinary tract infection.
Schedule: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM 7:30 AM), minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Active MD or Compact State RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI certifications, 2 years ER experience, strong skillset in emergency procedures.
Additional Information: The role requires floating within scope without restrictions, competency in charting systems (preferably Epic), and adherence to scheduling policies including one major holiday off during winter. Orientation includes 36 hours. The position involves caring for all age ranges with a patient census of approximately 130 daily.
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 #1328810. 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
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Emergency Proceduresunmatched
Epic Cadence (Scheduling)unmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Health Informaticsunmatched
Infection Controlunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Phlebotomyunmatched
Physician Credentialunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Spinal Cord Injuryunmatched
Urgent Careunmatched
Vasoconstrictorunmatched
Wound Careunmatched
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