- Specialty
- ER
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/23/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room, Washington. The position provides emergency nursing care in an acute-care setting serving patients with conditions including stroke, ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), sepsis, chest pain, psychosis, and behavioral health needs. The role supports a collaborative emergency department team and may include triage, laboratory draws, cardiac monitoring, respiratory treatments, and care for critical patients.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Every other weekend and some holiday coverage are expected. The assignment runs from 11/23/2026 through 02/22/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Emergency Room nursing experience; a minimum of 1 year of experience; behavioral health experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; and a valid drivers license required at submission.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel nursing experience, preferably completion of 12 assignments. Experience serving as a charge nurse is also preferred.
- Additional Information:
- Provides care in a Level III trauma setting with approximately 66 patients treated per day.
- Supports a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4.
- May care for patients requiring insulin, cardiac, sedation, and other critical drips.
- Travelers with triage experience may be assigned to triage.
- Respiratory therapy manages ventilators, continuous positive airway pressure, bilevel positive airway pressure, airway management, arterial blood gases, and related equipment.
- Registered Nurses perform laboratory draws, administer breathing treatments, and monitor telemetry in collaboration with monitoring technicians.
- Department orientation consists of one 12-hour shift with an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse.
- Royal blue scrubs are required.
- The facility provides 24/7 emergency department security and designated rooms for behavioral health patients.
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 #1345851. 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