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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Emergency Room Multiple locations. The position provides emergency nursing care for a diverse patient population ranging from neonates through geriatrics, including patients requiring behavioral health, stroke, cardiac emergency, and medical boarding support. The role includes rotating 12-hour shifts, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and potential floating between units based on operational needs.

Job Details Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts; 36 hours per week; weekend coverage required at least every other weekend.

Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of nursing experience; first-time travelers should have more than 3 years of experience; compact nursing license in hand at submission; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications; electronic health record charting experience required.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient assignments may be adjusted based on workload intensity and patient-care needs. Typical patient ratios are 4:1 across days, nights, and weekends. Care is provided across emergency, behavioral health, stroke, cardiac emergency, trauma, and medical boarding populations. Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, rapid response teams, transportation, interpretation services, intravenous therapy teams, lift teams, and unit secretarial support. Three of five designated holidays may be required: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day. A 12-hour orientation is provided.

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 1339433. 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