Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Emergency Room Nurse is a registered nurse working in the emergency department of a healthcare facility. This role involves providing immediate and skilled nursing care to patients presenting with urgent and emergent conditions. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, PA Act 31, PA Act 33, PA Act 34, and PA Act 73 certifications; at least 2 years of clinical experience in emergency nursing; located within Pennsylvania.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in emergency nursing or trauma care, certifications such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are a plus.
- Additional Information: The position requires the ability to respond rapidly to patient needs, prioritize care effectively, and communicate clearly with the care team and patients` families. Candidates should demonstrate adaptability in high-pressure situations and a commitment to continuous professional development.
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
Speciality
Other
Experience
RN
Position Type
Travel
Altoona, PA
2026-07-13
Agency Info
Cross Country Nurses
As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.




