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 Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. This position provides emergency nursing care for patients across the lifespan in a fast-paced acute care setting. The role includes assessment, triage, treatment, care coordination, and collaboration with interdisciplinary clinical teams.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts are 12 hours, scheduled three shifts per week for a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend coverage is scheduled every other weekend and may increase according to unit needs. The assignment begins 12/01/2026.

Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of emergency nursing experience Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Basic Life Support or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Compact nursing license in hand at submission Experience with electronic medical record charting Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience and Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) experience are preferred.

Additional Information: Patient assignments typically maintain a 1:4 ratio across day, night, and weekend shifts. Patient populations include neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Responsibilities may include emergency assessment and triage, intravenous therapy, arterial line management, ventilator care, blood product administration, dysrhythmia management, procedural sedation monitoring, stroke care, and trauma care. The clinical setting supports patients with a broad range of emergency diagnoses, including neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, respiratory, and traumatic conditions. Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, physical therapy, social services, interpretation services, lift teams, rapid response teams, and unit support staff.

Call coverage is not required. The clinician must be available to work three of five designated major holidays.

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 1346103. 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