Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in San Diego, 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, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. The role provides individualized, age-specific, safe, and therapeutic care to patients and families.

Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, promoting quality outcomes, coordinating care with the healthcare team, and advocating for patient and family needs.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: California Registered Nurse license. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification, or comparable certification. The Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) course must be at least eight hours, with at least half completed in person. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). 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 care based on patient and family goals, needs, culture, and age. Performs assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Develops, implements, and adapts comprehensive plans of care. Educates patients and families, evaluates learning, and revises education plans as needed. Recognizes communication barriers and establishes therapeutic relationships through interdisciplinary collaboration. Advocates for patient and family participation in care decisions and upholds individual rights. Documents care and patient responses according to applicable policies and procedures. Delegates care within team members scope of practice and competency. Coordinates care activities, referrals, conferences, and workflow with the healthcare team and ancillary staff.

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 1352257. 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