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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/08/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Emergency Room Rancho Cordova, CA. This transfer center position coordinates patient transfers between healthcare facilities without hands-on patient care.

Responsibilities include clinical assessments, reviewing patient information, identifying appropriate accepting physicians and services, coordinating bed placement, and managing multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts beginning at 2:45 PM, 36 hours per week; availability is required any day of the week, including every other weekend and holidays as needed.

Required Qualifications: Active Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications, with Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Basic Life Support certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA). Minimum of 3 years of experience in an intensive care unit, emergency department, or transfer center. Acute care experience with strong critical care assessment skills and clinical judgment. Ability to follow clinical algorithms, multitask, learn quickly, provide professional customer service, and use multiple computer applications.

Additional Information: The position involves no hands-on patient care.

Responsibilities include facilitating transfers for various patient types, reviewing clinical information and vital signs, locating accepting physicians and specialists, coordinating appropriate bed placement, and arranging transfers. The average workload is approximately 12 cases per shift, with the ability to manage 1015 cases concurrently and process approximately one case per hour. Licensed Vocational Nurses prioritize referring patients to outside healthcare facilities when an appropriate placement is unavailable within the healthcare providers network.

Orientation includes one day of general healthcare facility orientation and 35 days of department-specific training, which may occur on any shift. Clean, professional scrubs of any color are permitted.

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 1352327. 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