Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,190 per week

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: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Ottumwa, Iowa. The role involves providing care to primarily adult and geriatric patient populations in a regional health center. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of orientation. The position offers flexible scheduling options, including 36 or 48-hour weekly guarantees.

Job Details

• Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
• Unit Type: Emergency Room (ER)
• Specialty: Emergency Room
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 hours
• Required Qualifications: Valid license; BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS, Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC); 1-2 years of experience in an acute care facility; experience in a similar-sized ER setting; experience with MediTech electronic health record; Iowa SING background check, including criminal and child abuse portions; mandatory reporter certification for child and adult; 10-panel drug screening including opiates; titers (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, TB) valid within last 12 months; ability to start on Monday or Tuesday.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in travel nursing or similar size ER units.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Candidates should be comfortable working in a fun river town with beautiful trails, known as the Video Game Capital of the World, with low costs of living.

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 #1267861. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus