Cross Country Nurses 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: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 6 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Overland Park, Kansas. This position involves providing acute care in a level 2 trauma center within a busy emergency department. The role requires skilled trauma, STEMI, stroke, and sepsis management, with the ability to perform all procedures associated with a level 2 trauma setting. The assignment begins in September 2026 and concludes in late October 2026, with a schedule of three 12-hour night shifts per week.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Kansas Registered Nurse (RN) license; 2+ years of experience as an emergency/trauma nurse; certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
- Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) preferred.
- Additional Information: Experience with trauma care, STEMI response, stroke, sepsis, and triage procedures is required. The role involves use of advanced monitors and equipment such as Level 1 fluid warmers, GE monitor systems, Artic Sun, Lifepak defibrillators, and Alaris infusion pumps. Documentation is completed using Meditech system. The unit emphasizes positive patient experience through use of AIDET and whiteboards, fostering a can-do culture.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Submission Requirements: Current Kansas RN license, certifications, and relevant experience must be submitted as part of the application packet.
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 #1313161. 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