Job Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in San Jose, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/29/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nursing position is available at a healthcare facility located in San Jose, CA. This role involves providing patient care in a busy emergency department with a focus on acute care in a 36-bed unit. The position is scheduled for night shifts, requiring collaboration with a varied team of healthcare professionals, including experienced charge nurses and support staff.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shift, minimum 36 hours per week, starting on 09/29/2026 and ending on 12/22/2026
• Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a minimum of 3-5 years of Emergency Department experience in an acute care hospital, along with certifications in PALS, ACLS, and BLS.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a charge nurse or prior travel/interim experience working in California is preferred.
• Unit Information:
  • Number of beds: 36
  • Staff on shift: 113
  • Types of staff: Varied, including charge nurses, RNs, CNAs, and sitters
  • Patient ratios: 4:1 for general patients, 1:1 or 2:1 for critical care patients
  • Equipment: Phillips EMR, Meditech
• Additional Information:
  • No float requirements
  • Dress code: Scrubs (no specific color)
  • Work every other weekend
  • The role is created to fill a vacant position

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

Cross Country Job ID #1318556. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room

About 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

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