Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Salem, MA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus
$2,200/weekOverview
- Start Date10/18/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Emergency Room Holding Area (ER HOLD) Registered Nurse (RN) Observation Unit, with a location-based role overseeing adult patient care in a fast-paced environment. This position involves rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and every other weekend, within a unit that manages adult patients requiring observation and hold. The nurse will need to be adaptable to varying unit needs and demonstrate strong assessment and patient education skills.
Job Details:
- Position: ER HOLD RN Observation Unit
- Shift Time: Rotating shifts (7a-7p, 11a-11p, 7p-7a) with minimum 36 hours per week
- Certifications: AHA ACLS, PALS, and Active MA RN License required
- Education and Experience: 2+ years of experience working in one location and as a traveler; 2 years in an emergency department setting with general nursing skills including assessment, documentation, IV, phlebotomy, EKG, cardiac monitoring, point of care testing, splinting, critical thinking, and patient education; minimum 2 years of clinical experience required
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift
- Additional Information: Must be able to read tele strips; floating to ED Observation, Adult Medical Unit (AMU), and Emergency Department Psych units as needed; candidates should submit license verification, resume, references, skills checklist, and submission coversheet
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.
Salem, MA
About
Best known for the witch trials that took place in 1692, Salem is sure to bewitch you with its seaside charm, its maritime history and spellbinding beauty. Follow the Red Line along the sidewalks to navigate your journey through historic sites, including the Witch Trial Memorial, the Old Burying Point Cemetery and more. Discover serenity by the sea on the beaches of Salem Willows. The Bewitched statue, the Witch Museum and the Witch Dungeon conjure up diverse takes on witchery through history.
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