Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,960 per week

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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Emergency Room (ER) registration in an outpatient healthcare setting requires a highly adaptable and outgoing medical professional. The role involves providing rapid response care with a focus on patient assessment and treatments, supporting a busy 40-bed unit with over 120 staff members. The position is suitable for candidates prepared to work night shifts on a 12-hour schedule, starting from September 14, 2026, through October 26, 2026.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification for Registered Nurses; BLS, ACLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and CPI for Medical Staff; BLS and CPI for all staff; at least 0 years of experience and current certifications in the listed areas
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in high-pressure medical environments; previous medical experience such as RN, medic, technician, or related roles; outgoing and positive personality suited for high-pressure settings
• Additional Information: The unit predominantly performs procedures including IV starts, phlebotomy, cardiac monitoring and interpretation. Equipment used includes cardiac monitors, EKGs, ultrasound, Belmont Rapid Infuser, IO drills, and Lifepak. The unit employs Meditech electronic medical records. Dress code emphasizes scrubs in specified colors based on role, with no RTO or special scheduling requests allowed.

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 #1313276. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus