Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in Ottumwa, Iowa. This position involves providing acute care services to primarily adult and geriatric patients in a regional health center. The role offers flexible shift options and is suitable for candidates with minimal experience.
Job Details
- Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
- Shift: 11:00 PM to 11:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Iowa State Board of Nursing (SING) Background Check Criminal and Child Abuse clearance; Child and Adult Mandatory Reporter Certification; 10-panel drug screening including opiates; MMR, Hep B, Varicella, and TB titers from the last 12 months; CPR certification (BLS); ACLS; 1-2 years of experience in an acute care facility; must have Iowa SING BG clearance prior to start date.
- Preferred Qualifications: Travel experience, experience in similar-sized facilities, and ability to handle a high volume of patients.
- Responsibilities include providing emergency care, managing patient flow, and collaborating with healthcare team members.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours, with 36 to 48 hours guaranteed weekly.
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 #1328438. 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