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 Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. This position provides emergency nursing care for patients across the lifespan, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The role requires experience with a 1:4 patient ratio, electronic health record charting, and emergency care for a broad range of diagnoses.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: One year of emergency nursing experience Compact nursing license in hand at submission Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification MAB certification National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification Epic charting experience Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience Long-term acute care hospital experience Additional Information: Patient assignments may include all age groups, from neonates through older adults. Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4. Weekend coverage is every other weekend and may exceed that frequency to meet unit needs. Availability to work three of five designated major holidays is required. Emergency department care includes adult and pediatric presentations, trauma, stroke, and myocardial infarction cases. Relevant clinical competencies include arterial line management, noninvasive and invasive ventilatory support, blood product administration, central line management, continuous intravenous sedation, dysrhythmia management, intravenous vasopressor management, procedural sedation, triage, and care of patients with neurological, orthopedic, spinal cord, traumatic brain, and other emergency conditions. Orientation includes 36 hours. No on-call requirement.

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 1343449. 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