Travel ER RN - $1,990 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Kansas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/05/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 5, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a night shift community hospital position requiring 3 years of ER experience and both Kansas and Missouri (or compact) licensure. Details 8-bed Emergency Department in a single-floor community hospital shared with a med-surg/intermediate unit Average daily census of 60 patients Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM) 13-week assignment length Weekend shifts required, though frequency varies based on staffing needs Floating required to all community hospital ER units and potentially between departments and facilities No on-call requirements Unit staffed with 1:1 ED RN ratio, 1-2 providers, 1 MSI RN, 1 charge nurse, 1-2 paramedics, radiology tech, and patient access reps Uses EPIC charting system Treats wide-ranging ER cases including ACS, CVA/TIA, respiratory conditions, sepsis, trauma, behavioral health emergencies, and common acute illnesses Requirements Active RN license (Kansas and Missouri, or compact) required in hand at time of consideration Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS TNCC certification preferred Minimum 3 years of ER RN experience required 2 years of recent specialty experience required, with no employment gaps greater than 90 days in the past year Previous travel nursing experience required Epic charting experience preferred Community and teaching hospital experience preferred Trauma Level I and II experience preferred Skilled in starting and maintaining IVs, obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG, and administering emergency medications Experience with pediatric and adult ER patient populations SSN required for consideration Two professional references required: one supervisor-level or above, and one charge RN, both from the past year Additional Information Provide emergency care across a broad range of medical, surgical, psychiatric, and trauma presentations Work collaboratively within a lean ER team including providers, paramedics, and charge nurses Staff take working lunches due to unit demands Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position No local candidates accepted Maximum RTO of 7 days, which must be finalized at time of submission No new RTO requests permitted after submission or post-offer First-time travelers not accepted for this position Previous BJC/Saint Luke's employees must observe an 18-month tenure policy with a required 3-month break in service Permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's facilities must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler Travel partners not accepted Compliance documents due 2 Fridays before start date, with required EMR and equipment training modules completed prior to start American Traveler Job ID P-749868. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.