Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room — Provides routine and complex nursing care in an emergency clinical setting. The role assesses patient needs, administers medications and treatments, documents care, supports patient and family education, and delegates assignments appropriately. The position requires current nursing certifications and a commitment to ongoing competency development.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; every other weekend required.
- Required Qualifications:
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or a compact state
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
- One year of experience in a related nursing specialty
- Additional Information:
- Provides nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Administers medications and treatments according to established protocols and monitors for effectiveness and side effects.
- Documents patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, families, and caregivers.
- Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs.
- Newly hired experienced registered nurses complete orientation and competency validation within the initial onboarding period.
- Newly licensed registered nurses may participate in a residency or specialty orientation program.
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
