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: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 6 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nursing position in an emergency department located in a healthcare facility. The role involves providing urgent and critical care to patients in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on rapid response and triage. The position requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course), and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) for RN staff. Candidates must have a minimum of 0 years of experience, with educational background in nursing or related medical field.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in high-pressure environments, prior medical experience such as RN, Medic, or Technician, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Additional Information: The unit is a busy emergency department with 40+ beds and a staff of over 120, including nurses, team leads, advanced paramedics, and secretaries. Equipment includes cardiac monitors, EKGs, US, Belmont Rapid Infuser, IO Drills, Lifepak, etc. The patient ratio is approximately 4:1. The typical dress code for nurses is gray scrub top with black or gray scrub bottoms; medical staff wear gray scrubs with matching bottoms; administrative staff wear Caribbean blue scrubs or T-shirts under approved jackets.
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- End Date: 10/26/2026
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 #1313275. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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