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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Emergency Room, Portland, ME This position supports emergency care for a diverse patient population ranging from neonates to geriatric patients. The role includes assessment and treatment of urgent and critical conditions, stabilization of patients requiring transfer, and collaboration within a strong team-based environment.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; every other weekend required. One major holiday and three minor holidays are required.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC), and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or MOAB certification.

Preferred Qualifications: National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications; community healthcare facility experience.

Additional Information: Care for patients with abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, substance withdrawal or intoxication, mental health conditions, lacerations, fractures, appendicitis, postpartum complications, sepsis, kidney, liver and gastrointestinal conditions, stroke, and critical illness.

Responsibilities include intravenous insertion, sedation administration and monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, independent patient triage, code response, bedside procedure assistance, and care of intubated patients until transfer to the intensive care unit. Typical nurse-to-patient assignment is 1:45, depending on acuity, with lower assignments for critical care patients. Orientation includes four days of general orientation and two unit-based shifts.

Emergency Department support includes respiratory therapy, hospitalist, intensivist, attending physician, and advanced practice provider coverage. The position may assist with patient flow and task-based nursing responsibilities.

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 1350489. 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