Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. This position provides emergency nursing care for adolescent, infant, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients in a high-volume emergency department with an average daily census of 60. The role manages a broad range of emergency conditions and requires strong assessment, intervention, and emergency medication skills.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of emergency room nursing experience; travel nursing experience; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications; proficiency in obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG readings, initiating and maintaining intravenous access, administering emergency medications, managing emergency and trauma conditions, performing triage, and caring for adult and pediatric patients.
- Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience; Trauma Level I and Trauma Level II experience; electronic health record charting experience.
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The emergency department has 8 beds and treats approximately 60 patients per day. Patient care includes cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and transient ischemic attack (TIA), respiratory conditions, sepsis, diabetes-related emergencies, trauma and injuries, abdominal pain, behavioral health emergencies, neurological complaints, hypertension, dehydration, urinary tract infections, influenza, coronavirus disease, and other acute illnesses. The role includes care for patients across the lifespan and collaboration with radiology and social services. Weekend coverage is required and may vary based on staffing needs. On-call coverage is not required. An influenza vaccination is required, with medical or religious exemptions permitted.
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: 2026-10-01
Cross Country Job ID #1311796. 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