Travel Emergency Room RN - $1,970 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent insurance

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a Travel RN in the ED for a busy Austin, Texas, hospital. The RN will provide acute care in a high‑volume department, focusing on trauma, cardiac, behavioral health, and general emergencies.

This 13‑week contract includes night shifts and a rotating schedule, with travel duties and on‑call requirements. Qualified candidates hold an RN license and required certifications (BLS, ACLS, ENPC, TNCC, NIHSS) and have at least 3 years of ER experience.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS, ENPC, TNCC, NIHSS certifications needed; 3 years ER experience preferred.
• Rotating schedule includes night shifts and on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute care in a busy ED for trauma, cardiac, behavioral health and general emergencies.
• Utilize advanced medical equipment and procedures in a fast-paced environment.
• Work 12-hour night shifts on a 13-week contract with travel assignment requirements.

Skills

RN

BLS

ACLS

ENPC

TNCC

NIHSS

Rotating schedule

Education

RN License

Tools

Meditech EHR

Stryker equipment

Alaris pumps

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
• Required Qualifications: 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.
• Preferred Qualifications: 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

• 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

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 plan
• Referral bonus