Travel ER RN - $2,074 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Columbia, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• 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 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department position requiring ACLS, PALS, and MO or Compact licensure.

Details

• Level 1 trauma, Stroke, and STEMI-designated Emergency Department with an integrated Pediatric ED
• Behavioral health/psych center is associated with the ED but does not receive float coverage
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, occasionally 1:5
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45-07:15
• Alternating weekends and 50% holiday coverage required
• Floating required between ED and ED Observation units
• Cerner charting system preferred but not required

Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• CPI certification preferred (required for Behavioral Health RNs, may be completed onsite if pending)
• ATCN and TNCC certifications preferred
• 2 years of RN experience required, with specialty experience preferred
• Level I trauma experience preferred; Level II trauma experience required
• First-time travelers considered if they have Level I trauma experience
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Pediatric ED experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with arterial line management, central line care, and blood product administration preferred
• Experience managing ventilated patients and interpreting ABGs preferred
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Experience with neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury care preferred
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response
• Proficient in isolation precautions/PPE and triage
• Ortho trauma experience a plus
• Able to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing over 20 lbs regularly

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a combined adult/pediatric trauma population, including head injury, near drowning, and spinal cord injury cases
• Facility operates 24/7/365, requiring flexibility for rotating shifts, holidays, and inclement weather coverage
• On-call availability required as part of essential job functions
• Maximum RTO of 10 days, with none permitted during the first week due to orientation
• Re-orientation not required for returning travelers within 18 months
• Travelers residing within 50 miles are not eligible for this position
• Travelers residing 51-74 miles away may be offered a local rate
• First-time travelers welcome if they meet Level I trauma experience requirements

American Traveler Job ID #P-754235. 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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