Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/22/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Emergency Room in Austin, Texas. Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols. The role includes patient assessment, care coordination, monitoring and communication of patient conditions, discharge planning, and collaboration with the healthcare team in a high-acuity environment.

Job Details Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Assignment dates are 11/15/2026 through 02/13/2027.

Required Qualifications: Active Registered Nurse credential from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained before the start date or transfer date; Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support (BLS), or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification as applicable, with required certifications obtained within the specified timeframes.

Responsibilities: Implement and monitor patient care plans; assess, record, and communicate patient conditions; coordinate care among multiple disciplines; carry out physician and nursing orders; coordinate discharge planning; apply critical thinking and decisive judgment; and work effectively with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.

Additional Information: The emergency department is a Level 1 trauma teaching environment with 53 beds and an annual volume of approximately 55,00060,000 patients. The department includes charge nurse coverage, physician and nursing residency programs, nursing, clerical, transporter, and patient care technician support, and may include inpatient holding or boarding. Nursing staff wear navy scrubs.

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 1338271. 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