Travel ER RN - $1,990 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Overland Park, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring at least 2 years of ER experience and a Kansas/Missouri or compact RN license.

Details

• General Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric patients
• Non-trauma ED that is a Primary Stroke and STEMI Center
• Typical ED diagnoses with occasional OB patients requiring mother/baby management until transfer
• 1:4 patient ratio
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• 8 weekend shifts required within Saint Luke's 6-week schedule (combination of Fri/Sat/Sun)
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed
• No on-call requirement
• Regular floating required between ED Hold area, departments, units, and facilities as needed
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Active KS and MO RN license or compact license required in hand at time of consideration
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC
• Preferred certifications: CPI, MAB
• Minimum 2 years of recent ER experience required, with a full year of in-specialty experience in the past 12 months and no employment gaps greater than 90 days
• Required skills: management of dysrhythmias, management of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, central line care/management, continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, CPAP/BiPAP, care of ventilated patients, isolation precautions, and triage
• Preferred skills: interpretation of dysrhythmias, arterial line management, interpretation of ABGs, STEMI and Stroke Certified Facility experience
• Two professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year
• SSN and finalized RTO/scheduling requests required at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care to a combined adult/pediatric ED population, including dysrhythmia management, ventilator care, and IV sedation/vasopressor administration
• May assist with mother/baby management for occasional OB patients until transfer
• Floating required between ED Hold area, departments, units, and facilities as needed
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, with all time off finalized at time of consideration
• Returning employees must have an 18-month tenure with a 3-month break in service; former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Pre-start EMR, infusion pump, and glucometer training modules required prior to start
• Candidates should indicate interest in longer contracts or preferred weekly hours if applicable

American Traveler Job ID #P-755744. 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: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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