- Specialty
- ER
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/17/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Apple Valley, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room position focused on caring for adult and geriatric patients in a high-volume emergency department holding setting. The role supports cardiac telemetry and stroke care, requiring strong clinical assessment, cardiac monitoring, and management of complex patient needs.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; Epic charting experience; proficiency in cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, central-line and peripheral-line care, blood product administration, oxygen and non-invasive airway management, high-flow nasal cannula, chest tubes, cardiac and vasoactive drips without titration, intravenous insulin protocols, heparin protocols, wound care, tracheostomy care, feeding tubes, surgical drains, rapid response and code team procedures, and pre- and post-cardiac procedure care.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience; community healthcare facility experience; long-term acute care experience; Trauma Level I or Trauma Level II experience.
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, with weekend coverage every other weekend. The assignment is scheduled from 11/17/2026 through 02/16/2027.
- Additional Information: The position supports a high-volume emergency department holding area with a patient ratio of four per nurse and an approximate daily census of 56 patients. Patient populations include adults and geriatric patients with cardiac telemetry and stroke-related diagnoses. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, lift teams, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation.
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 #1344479. 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