Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $3,035 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a Travel RN for the Emergency Department in Omaha, Nebraska. This 13-week assignment requires 2+ years in ER, trauma center exposure, and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS/PALS/TNCC certifications.

Expect 12-hour night shifts totaling 48 hours weekly in a busy Level I/II trauma setting with pediatric certification. On-site housing options and competitive pay accompany the assignment.

Qualifications

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC certifications are required.
• Minimum 2 years emergency nursing experience.
• Must meet radius rule of 50 miles from the facility; driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent, high-acuity emergency care in a fast-paced ED.
• Float to OBS unit and Creighton ER at least once a week.
• Read and interpret patient strips and manage trauma and critical care scenarios.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

PALS

TNCC

ER experience

Education

RN license

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in a Level I Trauma Center with pediatric certification and comprehensive stroke care. This role involves providing urgent and high-acuity care in a fast-paced, high-demand emergency department, requiring strong clinical skills and the ability to respond effectively to trauma and critical patient needs.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, totaling 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid licensure to submit; certifications including ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC; minimum of 2 years of emergency nursing experience; must meet radius rule of 50 miles from the facility; driver's license required; recent experience at a Level I or Level II trauma center.
• Preferred Qualifications: NRP certification is preferred.
• Float: Float to the OBS unit and Freestanding Creighton ER at least once a week.
• Additional Information: Fast-paced environment with high acuity patient care, including trauma, sepsis, chest pain, shortness of breath, strokes with TPA administration, and common trauma drips. RN's are required to read and interpret their own patient strips. Orientation includes 1 week of onboarding, two shifts at Bergan, and 1 shift at UC. RTO requests must be made upfront for 7 days or less within the 13-week contract. The hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per assignment.

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 #1313490. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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