Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
La Plata, MD
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,260/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position located in La Plata, Maryland. This role involves providing high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced environment, managing a diverse patient population across all age ranges, from infants to geriatrics. The position offers an opportunity for experienced nurses to work nights on a 36/48-hour schedule with a variety of complex diagnoses.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30), minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Active Maryland or Compact State Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIH Certification, CPI Certification, and at least 1 year of ER experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Emergency Department charting systems (preferably Epic), prior community hospital or trauma experience, and familiarity with complex diagnoses encountered in a busy ER setting.
- Additional Information: This position requires floating within the emergency department as needed, working every other weekend, and being scheduled for holiday shifts when applicable. The role supports a patient census averaging 130 with 47 beds, covering all age groups and diagnosis types, including trauma and critical care cases. Candidates must be comfortable managing diverse emergency conditions, performing procedures such as intubation and central line care, and responding to rapid changes in patient status. Onboarding requires labs within 72 hours of signing, with mandatory compliance documentation submitted 5 days prior to the start date.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
La Plata, MD
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