Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
An Emergency Room (ER) Nurse is needed in a Level I Trauma Center located in a short-term acute care facility. This role involves providing high-acuity emergency care in a fast-paced environment, primarily during night shifts, with a focus on trauma and critical patient management.
Job Details
- Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
- Location: Not specified, within a facility with a Level I Trauma Center
- Shift: Nights, 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHSS; pending Relias EKG exam passage; required at time of submittal for some certifications
- Education Requirements: State license in hand or pending, with license matching the permanent residence if applicable; pending license accepted
- Years of Experience: 3 years required, with 2-3 years considered if trauma center experience is present
- Patient Ratio Experience: 4:1 standard, flex to 5:1; low acuity areas may have ratios up to 6:1, high acuity areas as low as 2:1 or 3:1
- Additional Requirements: Must pass Relias EKG exam, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, experienced with EPIC charting system, and trauma level experience preferred
- Responsibilities include: Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, care of ventilated patients, procedural sedation, arterial line management, neuro-trauma care, and other emergency procedures
- Open to scheduled block shifts from Friday-Sunday only, no floating outside scope, and a maximum of 7 days of RTO during the contract term
- Work environment includes trauma, stroke, cardiac, behavioral health, fast track, and rapid medical evaluation areas
- No local candidates within a 75-mile radius accepted
- License requirements vary by state, with specific instructions for MO, IL, and compact licenses
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 #1328079. 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