Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Laguna Hills, California.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. This role provides emergency care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a 31-bed department. The position requires three years of emergency room experience, strong emergency clinical skills, and the ability to work variable mid shifts.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week; variable mid shift start times range from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Required Qualifications: Three years of emergency room experience Active California Registered Nurse license in hand Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Basic Life Support (BLS) certification National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Required electronic charting system experience One professional reference from within the past two years No active Nursys alerts Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel nursing experience and prior charge nurse experience are preferred.

Additional Information: First-time travelers may be considered with three to five years of emergency room experience. Weekend coverage may be required based on department needs, potentially including four weekend days per month. On-call shifts are not required. Patient ratios are approximately four patients per nurse. Clinical responsibilities may include arterial line management, noninvasive ventilation management, blood product administration, ventilator care, central line management, continuous intravenous sedation, cerebrovascular accident (CVA) care, head injury and gunshot wound management, arterial blood gas interpretation, dysrhythmia management, intravenous vasopressor administration, procedural sedation monitoring, seizure care, intravenous access, phlebotomy, triage, and care for traumatic amputations and near-drowning cases. The role supports patients across the neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Orientation includes 24 hours, with required pre-start and orientation learning modules.

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 1343589. 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