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: 12/01/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Emergency Room position in an unspecified location providing care in a high-volume emergency room holding setting. The role supports adult and geriatric patients, including those requiring cardiac telemetry and stroke-related care. The assignment offers 12-hour day shifts and may include opportunities for additional shifts.

Job Details Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week; weekend coverage is required every other weekend.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; experience with Epic charting; compact license in hand at submission.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience; community hospital experience; long-term acute care experience; Level I or Level II trauma experience.

Additional Information: Emergency room holding assignment with a high patient volume. Adult and geriatric patient population. Patient ratio of 4:1. Cardiac telemetry and stroke unit experience. Clinical skills may include cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia management, central line and port care, chest tube management, blood product administration, cardiac drip management without titration, noninvasive airway management, high-flow nasal cannula, arterial blood gas interpretation, wound care, tracheostomy care, feeding tube management, hemodialysis support, and rapid response or code team participation. Twelve hours of orientation are provided. Three of five designated holidays must be worked: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, or New Years Day.

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 1344477. 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