Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/24/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Emergency Room Rochester, NY. The Registered Nurse will provide emergency care to adult and geriatric patients with a wide range of emergency diagnoses, including trauma, stroke, cardiac, respiratory, and behavioral health conditions. The role requires strong emergency nursing, triage, critical care, and patient stabilization skills in a fast-paced setting.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts are scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 48 hours per week. The assignment is 13 weeks, includes every-other-weekend coverage, and requires availability to work every other holiday, if needed.

Required Qualifications: Active New York single-state Registered Nurse license required; pending licenses are not accepted. At least 1 year of relevant experience required. Required certifications include Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). Epic charting experience required. Required clinical competencies include intravenous therapy, blood product administration, central line care, phlebotomy, starting and maintaining intravenous lines, intravenous vasopressor management, continuous positive airway pressure and bilevel positive airway pressure management, ventilator management, cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation, adult and pediatric emergency care, trauma care, cerebrovascular accident (CVA) care, neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, isolation precautions, triage, and pediatric spinal cord injury care.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient assignments include adults and geriatric patients, with an expected ratio of 1:5. The role includes management of emergency diagnoses, acute psychosis, drug overdose, suicidal patients, violent behavior, gunshot wounds, orthopedic trauma, traumatic amputation, procedural sedation, emergency medications, arterial lines, and hypothermia protocols. The position also involves collaboration with intravenous therapy, physical therapy, respiratory, interpretation, radiology, social services, rapid response, pharmacy, transportation, and unit support services. Required equipment experience includes rapid infusers, warming devices, and safe patient-handling equipment.

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 1338621. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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