Emergency Room RN
Salem, VA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Salem, VA
This position involves providing high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced ER environment. The role requires delivering expert patient assessment and care, including advanced interventions, in a high-volume, high-acuity setting.

Job Details

• Location: Salem, VA
• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
• Shift Time: Nights
• Shift Hours: 12
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36
• Position Description: Providing emergency nursing care in a 27-bed ER unit with a staff of 50 RN and 25 Medics, supporting a patient ratio of 4-6:1. Experience with RSI, Sepsis, Stroke protocols involving tPA, central line placement, psych patient care, and transfers (EMTALA) preferred.
• Required Qualifications: Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); 2-3 years ER experience; completed 2-3 travel assignments; minimum 2 years ER experience; valid certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high acuity, high-volume ERs, patient ratios of 5:1, and additional certifications such as Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Responsibilities: Delivering urgent emergency care, following unit protocols, collaborating with team members, adhering to dress code (navy blue or white scrubs), and maintaining professional standards.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must have current certifications and relevant ER experience to be considered.

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

Posted Date: 2026-10-25