Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,300 per week

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing/allowance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN in the ED to join a Baltimore, MD assignment. The ER RN will care for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced environment focusing on trauma, critical care, and emergency procedures.

Requirements include MD license (or compact state), ACLS/BLS/CPI/NIHSS, 2+ years ER experience, and Epic EHR proficiency. Schedule: 3x12s nights; 36 hours weekly with potential floating.

Qualifications

• Maryland RN license or compact state license.
• ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHSS certifications.
• Minimum 2 years ER experience.
• Experience with Epic EHR charting.
• Ability to manage 4–5 patients during high acuity times; trauma facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced ED.
• Manage adult and geriatric patients with trauma and critical care needs.
• Support floating to other units as staffing requires.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

CPI

ER experience (2+ years)

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, 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 Registered Nurse (ER RN) position located in an acute care environment. This role involves providing high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced setting, with a focus on adult and geriatric patient populations. The assignment emphasizes clinical proficiency in trauma, critical care, and emergency procedures.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, totaling 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license in Maryland or a Compact state, ACLS, BLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications; minimum of 2 years of ER experience; experience charting with Epic electronic health record system; ability to manage patient ratios up to 4-5 patients during high acuity times; strong background working in a Level I or Level II trauma-certified facility is preferred
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge nurse experience, community hospital experience, trauma level certifications, and travel experience in emergency settings
• Additional Information: Floating may be required within the specialty and to other units within scope to support staffing needs. The facility manages a daily census of approximately 80 adult and geriatric patients, with 34 treatment rooms. Candidates must be adaptable to a rotating schedule, including every other weekend and holiday work as scheduled. Onboarding requires completion of non-billable modules within five days prior to start.

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 #1317710. 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