- Specialty
- ER
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Rotating
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/07/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room Nurse in Alexandria, Virginia. This role involves providing high-quality emergency nursing care in a combined adult and pediatric emergency department. The position requires experience in managing diverse patient conditions, including high acuity cases such as STEMI, stroke, and sepsis, as well as pediatric emergencies. The ER does not feature a separate pediatric area, so a nurse must be adept at caring for both adult and pediatric patients within a 24-hour care zone.
Job Details:
- Location: Alexandria, VA
- Schedule: Rotating shifts of 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend shifts occur every other week, totaling 6 shifts over 6 weeks.
- Required Qualifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications, 2+ years of ER experience, and relevant education and licensing.
- Preferred Qualifications: TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification.
- Additional Information: This role involves working in a mixed adult and pediatric emergency care area with no respiratory therapy services; ventilator management and high-flow oxygen are handled by RNs. Training will be provided. Staff ratios are typically 4:1, with flexibility to 5:1 during peak census. The nurse may be required to float as needed. There are no on-call or holiday shift requirements.
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Epic access is required, and Epic modules are needed as soon as possible.
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 #1287338. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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