Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Independence, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Independence, MO
This healthcare facility seeks an ER nurse to provide critical care in a high-volume emergency department. The position involves delivering compassionate patient care, managing acute cases, and collaborating effectively within a dynamic team.
Job Details
- Location: Independence, MO
- Shift Time: Days
- Shift Hours: 12 hours
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36
- Number of Positions: 1/1
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- End Date: 12/28/2026
- Required Qualifications: Valid license as an Registered Nurse (RN), BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course), CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification.
- Experience Requirement: 0 years minimum experience required in emergency medicine or related fields.
- Unit Information: The ER unit has 40+ beds with a staffing of over 120 health care professionals, including RN, Advanced Paramedic, and other ancillary staff. The department is equipped with cardiac monitors, EKGs, US, Belmont Rapid Infuser, IO Drills, Lifepak, etc.
- Responsibilities include performing IV starts, phlebotomy, cardiac monitoring and interpretation, and delivering responsive patient care under pressure.
- Dress Code: RN Gray scrub top with black or gray scrub bottoms.
- Additional Information: The unit has a high patient volume with a patient-to-staff ratio of 4:1, and requires staff to be adaptable and outgoing, especially under pressure.
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 #1308540. 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