Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,020 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role involves providing high-quality emergency care in a busy ER setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in emergency medical procedures and possess current clinical certifications necessary for critical care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: 24 months of current Emergency Room / Emergency Department experience; active Iowa or multistate nursing license; EPIC electronic medical records experience; recent travel contract within the last 18 months; certifications including BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), PALS (American Heart Association), and NIH Stroke Scale (can be obtained during onboarding).
• Preferred Qualifications: Active TNCC and CPI or similar de-escalation certificates; recent performance references; drivers license; prior experience withER-specific skills as listed.
• Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), NIHSS (required); TNCC (required).
• Additional Information: Orientation dates are scheduled for 8/3, 8/10, and 8/17. Holiday work may be required on Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day unless the unit is closed. Candidate must demonstrate specific skills, including experience with drip protocols and titrations, and work within a 50-mile radius of the facility.

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 #1286687. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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