Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Winston-salem, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Emergency Room (ER) nurse position in a Level 1 Trauma Center located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This role involves providing advanced emergency care in a fast-paced environment, handling a wide range of trauma, stroke, STEMI, and burn patients. The position offers an opportunity to work in a teaching hospital setting with comprehensive support and state-of-the-art equipment.

Job Details Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 10/12/2026 to 01/09/2027 Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC certifications, 2 years of clinical experience in an emergency or trauma setting, location in North Carolina, and current licensure Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Level 1 trauma center, ability to float to the ED Transition Care Unit, and experience with rapid response to a variety of emergency situations Patient Types and Common Diagnoses: Multi-trauma, MVC, MI, CVA, hypothermia, drownings, falls, conscious sedations, defibrillations, cardiac and respiratory arrests, sexual assault cases, overdose management, psychosis, pacing, ventilator management, blunt trauma Patient Ratios: RN: 3:1 to 6:1 depending on clinical area and acuity, LPN: 4:1 to 6:1 based on clinical area and acuity Support within the Department: ED Techs, unit secretary, charge nurse, 24/7 critical care pharmacist, paramedic staff, telemetry monitoring, hospitalist, intensivist, SANE coordinator Technology/Equipment: Epic electronic medical record, Alaris infusion pumps, Omnicell medication dispensers, Phillips monitors, GE ultrasound and EKG machines, GE EKGs, and GE point-of-care ultrasound Orientation: 2 days departmental orientation provided by the unit Other Notes: Scrub color: royal blue; parking: free; the unit is currently under renovation, with phases completed and new helicopter pads post-renovation. The facility will see a high volume of air and ground transports; float to the ED Transition Care Unit may be required.

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 Posted Date: 2026-10-24 Cross Country Job ID 1319756. 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