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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. The role provides safe, therapeutic, individualized, and age-specific care to patients and families while advancing holistic care goals.

Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, nursing interventions, patient education, care coordination, advocacy, documentation, and evaluation of outcomes in complex or high-risk clinical situations.

Job Details Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: California Registered Nurse license. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification or comparable certification. The Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification must be based on an 8-hour class with at least half of the class completed in person. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). At least three years of recent experience working in a Registered Nurse role, including at least two years of recent experience in a specialty area.

Additional Information: Provides individualized assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Develops and adapts comprehensive care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Identifies patient and family education needs, implements appropriate teaching plans, and evaluates learning outcomes. Recognizes communication barriers and establishes therapeutic relationships through interdisciplinary collaboration. Advocates for patient and family participation in care decisions and upholds individual and family rights. Delegates care within team members scope of practice and competency. Coordinates patient care activities, referrals, conferences, and communication among healthcare team members and ancillary staff. Documents assessments, interventions, responses to care, education, and progress toward goals according to applicable guidelines and policies.

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 1352155. 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