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: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 6 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Independence, MO
This role involves providing high-quality emergency care in a busy emergency department. The nurse will support a variety of acute patient needs, working within a 40-bed unit with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Position Description: Rapid response RN role in the Emergency Department with a start date around 11/16/2026, scheduled for night shifts with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certifications. No minimum experience required; candidates must have recent relevant training.
- Preferred Qualifications: High-pressure experience, previous medical roles such as RN, Medic, or Technician, with experience in IV starts, phlebotomy, and cardiac monitoring/interpretation.
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 48 hours per week, starting around 11/16/2026 and ending approximately 12/28/2026.
- Additional Information: The facility is a designated emergency department with 40 beds, equipped with cardiac monitors, US, Belmont Rapid Infuser, IO drills, and Lifepak. The unit has a high patient volume with a patient ratio of 4:1, and typically employs a team of RN, advanced paramedic, secretary, and other staff on night shifts.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates need to submit certification proof by the start date.
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 #1335865. 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