Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Plattsburgh, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 26 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, evenings
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: The Emergency Room (ER) registered nurse (RN) position is based in an acute care facility, providing critical care to patients in a fast-paced environment. This assignment offers an opportunity to work within a dedicated healthcare team, delivering high-quality emergency care over a scheduled period of 16 to 26 weeks. The position requires flexibility to meet the needs of the unit and patient care.
Job Details:
Shift: Evening shift from 3:00 PM to 3:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (must be active or proof of class prior to start), and NY state license or proof of application with applied date (processing time of 6-8 weeks). Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience from within the past two years is required. Minimum one year of ER or specialty experience preferred.
Additional Information: This assignment is scheduled for 16-26 weeks, with start date on 10/19/2026 and end date on 04/18/2027. The schedule includes working from Monday to Sunday, with no block schedules. Orientation sessions are bi-weekly on Mondays. All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained, and complete work history information is required for submission.
Travel and Float: Travel is not required; float rotation is not required.
Other Requirements: Prior travel experience and charge nurse experience are preferred. Reliable personal transportation is strongly recommended due to limited public transit options, and vehicles should be equipped with all-season or snow tires during the months of November through April.
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 #1313830. 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
Plattsburgh, NY
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Medicineunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Public Transportunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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