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Job description
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, evenings
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
nEmergency Room (ER) Nurse Location: not specified. This position involves providing urgent and emergent care in a busy ER setting with an average of 150 patients per day, including adults and pediatric patients. The role requires readiness to handle a high-acuity environment with a variety of clinical presentations, including patients with higher care needs transported out to other medical centers.
nJob Details
nnCertifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: ACLS, BLS Certification, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC; minimum of 2 years of experience required.
nSchedule: 12-hour shifts with varying start times during days (7a, 8a, 9a), mids (10a, 11a, 1p, 3p), and nights (4p, 5p, 7p); minimum of 36 hours per week.
nResponsibilities include managing a fast-paced ER environment, working with a team that includes hospitalists or intensivists on-site 24/7, and handling a diverse patient population with complex needs.
nCertifications required for this position include ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC.
nNo float rotation is specified.
nApplicants must be licensed to submit for this position.
n nBenefits
nThe 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 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
santa cruz, CA, 95061, US
Who can apply
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