Travel Emergency Room RN - $1,970 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN in the ED for an assignment in Austin, TX. You will provide acute care in a busy emergency department, focusing on trauma, cardiac, behavioral health, and general emergencies.

The 13-week contract requires 36 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts and a rotating schedule. Benefits include housing options, health insurance, travel reimbursement, and retirement plans to support your travel nursing career.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license and active state registration.
• BLS, ACLS, ENPC, TNCC certifications required.
• Minimum 3 years of ER nursing experience; trauma/critical care preferred.
• Willing to rotate nights and on-call shifts.
• Experience with Meditech and CPI certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population.
• Address trauma, cardiac, behavioral health, and general emergencies.
• Work a 13-week contract with 12-hour night shifts.
• Rotate shifts and fulfill on-call duties.
• Utilize advanced medical equipment and established protocols.

Skills

RN License

BLS

ACLS

ENPC

TNCC

NIHSS

3 years ER experience

Meditech

Trauma experience

Inpatient experience

CPI certification

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:
ED - Emergency Department

Discipline:
RN

Start Date:
10/05/2026

Duration:
13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift:
12 hours, nights

Employment Type:
Travel

Job Summary

Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in a busy emergency department. The role involves providing acute care to a diverse patient population with a focus on trauma, cardiac, behavioral health, and general emergencies. The position is a 13-week contract with night shifts, offering an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment utilizing advanced medical equipment and procedures.

Job Details

Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week

• Valid RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, and 3 years of relevant emergency room experience. The candidate must be willing to work in a rotating schedule that includes night shifts and on‑call requirements.
• Meditech experience, trauma experience, inpatient experience, and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification.

Additional Information: The unit has 48 private rooms, 27 hallway stretchers, 9 Fast track beds, and 5 behavioral health rooms. Equipment includes Alaris pumps, Belmont and Level 1 Rapid infusers, Stryker stretchers. The team values multitaskers, team players, and self-starters. Dress code requires navy blue scrubs. The unit follows established policies and maintains active awards and recognition programs.

Experience: 0 minimum years required, with preferred experience of 3 years in emergency nursing.

Start Date: 10/05/2026

End Date: 01/04/2027

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 #1314549. 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.

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 planReferral bonus