Emergency Room RN
Portland, OR
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,135/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse Emergency Room. This position provides emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The role involves flexible patient assignments, collaboration with interdisciplinary support services, and potential floating between units based on operational needs.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of emergency nursing experience; current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications; compact nursing license in hand at submission; experience with required electronic charting systems.
- Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years of emergency department experience for non-first-time travelers; more than three years of experience for first-time travelers; experience caring for medical boarders, behavioral health patients, stroke patients, and patients requiring high-acuity emergency interventions.
- Schedule: Night shifts with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend required; no on-call requirement.
- Additional Information: Patient assignments may be adjusted based on workload intensity. The role supports patients across the lifespan and may include a typical patient ratio of 4:1. Clinical responsibilities may include emergency assessment and triage, procedural sedation monitoring, ventilated patient care, central and arterial line management, blood product administration, dysrhythmia management, emergency medication administration, and care for stroke, cardiac, behavioral health, trauma, and medically complex patients. Floating between units may be required to meet operational needs.
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
12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars
Cons
None
Recommends 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.
Portland, OR
About
Portland is a colorful, eclectic city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in Oregon. It sits on the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, with snowcapped Mt. Hood looming in the distance, offering panoramic views. You get the best of all worlds in Portland, a thriving city with fantastic restaurants and coffee shops, plus lots of accessible nature nearby. Check out the Japanese Garden and Powell’s City of Books, and don’t forget to grab an iconic pink box of donuts at Voodoo Doughnut. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a day trip to visit some of the many mossy waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge or hike around Mt. Hood National Forest for a close-up view of the enormous stratovolcano.
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