Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/02/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, evenings Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Emergency Room Location not provided. This evening-shift clinical position supports adult patients with trauma, cardiac, stroke, respiratory, and abdominal conditions in a high-acuity emergency setting. The role requires prior travel experience, current licensure, relevant emergency care certifications, flexibility to float within competencies, and availability for weekend and holiday scheduling.

Job Details Schedule: Evening shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Scheduling is based on operational need and includes weekend and holiday assignments. Block scheduling and self-scheduling are not available.

Required Qualifications: Current Mississippi license at the time of submission At least two years of recent Emergency Room experience Prior travel experience Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA), as applicable, at the time of submission Fingerprinting process must begin within 48 hours of offer acceptance Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a facility with more than 400 beds or in a Level II trauma setting Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient assignments are generally 1:4, increasing to 1:6 when emergency department holds are awaiting inpatient beds. The patient population includes adults age 21 and older with trauma, cardiac, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and abdominal pain conditions. Required clinical skills include critical care drip management and titration, intravenous starts, ventilator management, intravenous pump operation, arterial and central line management, laboratory draws, blood culture collection, intubation, and electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation. An electrocardiogram and dysrhythmia competency verification must be completed successfully. Navy blue scrubs are required and are not provided. No on-call requirement is included. Full availability and flexibility with scheduling are required, including availability for designated winter 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 1347396. 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