Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Santa Cruz, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nursing position available in an acute care facility. The role involves providing urgent and emergency care to a diverse patient population, including adults and pediatrics, with an average of 150 patients daily. The position requires a proactive and skilled nurse to handle high-acuity cases and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Job Details
- Position Description: This is an ER nursing role supporting a busy emergency department with 24 beds, including fast track services staffed by mid-level providers. The unit operates on a block scheduling system, and the facility schedules staff as needed.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications. Moderate conscious sedation compliance testing required prior to start. At least 2 years of ER nursing experience.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The department manages patients with diverse, acute/emergent conditions, including a significant homeless population. There is a short-term holding for psychiatric patients, with higher-level care transport as needed. The unit has in-house hospitalists or intensivists, a 24/7 pharmacy, and ventilator support. The ER utilizes Cerner FirstNet charting and employs nurse champions.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must be able to submit valid licensure and certifications to be considered.
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 . 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
