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: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Ottumwa, Iowa. This position involves providing acute care in the emergency department at a regional health center. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care across all age groups in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for either 36 or 48 hours per week.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Room (ER)
- Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Schedule: Nights, 12 hours, minimum 36 hours weekly
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS certifications; ability to start on Monday or Tuesday; must have Iowa SING background check clearance (criminal and child abuse portions); all background checks must be fully cleared prior to start; mandatory reporter certification (Child and Adult); drug test including 10-panel screening; titers from the last 12 months (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB); no experience requirement explicitly listed, defaulting to 0+ years.
- Preferred Qualifications: ER experience, travel nurse experience, strong ability to work under pressure, excellent communication skills.
- Additional Information: The ER handles all ages, with an average of 40 visits per day, utilizing Meditech electronic health record system. No call requirement.
Benefits
- 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 #1325018. 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