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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
nEmergency Room (ER) Nurse in Corpus Christi, TX. The position involves providing urgent care in a busy emergency department with low to moderate acuity patients. The role requires collaboration within a team to deliver timely, comprehensive patient assessments and interventions.
nJob Details
nnContract duration: Start date of 10/26/2026 through 01/25/2027
nShift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
nQualifications: Valid nursing license, Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred, at least 2 years of ER experience required, and candidates must demonstrate compassion, urgency, and teamwork.
nRequired Certifications: TNCC, ENPC or PALS, ACLS, BLS
nResponsibilities include assessments, documentation, medication administration, wound care, splinting, IV placement, urine collection, lab draws, and caring for ESI 5 through 1 patients.
nUnit operates with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, may take up to 6 patients, and primarily handles low-acuity trauma patients.
nShift huddles at 7 am and 7 pm are mandatory. EMTALA training is essential.
nScrubs should be royal blue; team jerseys are encouraged during seasonal events.
nKnowledge of Meditech EMR and basic equipment such as cardiac monitors and IV pumps is required.
nTransitioning from a Level IV to a Level II trauma hospital, with a focus on timely stroke, STEMI, sepsis, and trauma care.
n nBenefits
nnThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:nnPrivate housing or generous housing allowance
nComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
nDependent health insurance with prescription coverage
nCompetitive salaries
nReferral bonuses
nTravel reimbursement
n401(k) retirement plan
nDirect deposit/free checking
nUnlimited free CE credits
n n
n Posted Date: 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.
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Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
corpus christi, TX, 78417, US
Who can apply
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