Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,260 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Kirksville, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) position available in a healthcare facility located in Kirkville, Missouri. This assignment involves providing comprehensive emergency care services for a diverse patient population across all age groups. The role requires handling high-acuity cases in a small but busy emergency department designated as a Level III trauma center, STEMI center, and stroke-ready facility.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) certification, 2+ years of ER RN experience, at least 1 year of travel experience, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a preceptor and/or charge nurse, willingness to assist with precepting.
• Clinical Skills and Responsibilities: Ability to manage all patient types from ESI level 1-5, including stroke, STEMI, trauma, and sepsis patients. Efficient triage and rapid assessment skills are essential. Performs clinical procedures such as Peripheral Intravenous (PIV) access, NG/OG tube placement, Foley catheterization, wound care, splinting, US-guided IV insertion, art line, central line, and chest tube assistance. Must participate in psych patient handling as needed, including making calls for placement during nights and weekends.
• Department Details: Serves a high-acuity patient volume of approximately 1,100 patients per month in a 93-bed facility with an 11-bed emergency department. EMR system in use is MEDHOST EDIS, with medication dispensation via Omnicell.
• Additional Information: The ER team is collaborative and flexible, with minimal float requirements (approximately one shift in 13 weeks). Night shift medication preparation includes mixing medication drips, and EMTALA paperwork compliance is necessary. Scrubs can be any solid color.

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 #1287312. 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