Travel Contract

Emergency Room RN
Houston, TX
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,600/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date07/27/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,600/week

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nursing position in Houston, Texas. This role involves providing high-quality emergency clinical care within a busy emergency department. The selected candidate will be responsible for performing patient assessments, administering treatments, and collaborating with a team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week starting from 07/27/2026.
  • Required Qualifications: Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC); relevant education and licensure for emergency room nursing; location in Houston, Texas; minimum of 0 years of experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with experience in intubation and central line procedures; flexible team player personality.
  • Unit Details: The emergency department has 28 beds with a staff of 19, including registered nurses, a triage nurse, a medic, and US technicians. Typical equipment includes ventilators and Baxter intravenous pumps.
  • Responsibilities: Patient assessment, emergency response, advanced procedures such as intubation and central line placement, team collaboration, and adherence to unit policies.
  • Additional Information: The role may involve rotating weekends and on-call shifts; dress code requires royal blue scrubs; no float requirement noted.

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 #1283816. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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About

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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About Houston, TX

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Houston, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.
Transportation
  • Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
  • Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.
Demographics
  • Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
  • Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.
Things to Do
  • Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.
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