Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,965 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, 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:
The Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position in Saint Louis, Missouri, involves providing critical care in a fast-paced acute care hospital setting. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care to diverse patient populations, including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics, with a focus on trauma and emergency interventions. Timely and efficient response to emergency situations is essential for this role.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), PALS; minimum of 2 years of ER nursing experience, current license in Missouri or applicable state, and ability to work 36 hours per week.
• Preferred Qualifications: CPI and TNCC certifications are preferred. Experience managing complex emergency cases such as trauma, respiratory issues, and multisystem dysfunction is desirable.
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 in the Emergency Room during night shifts, with a similar ratio for weekends.
• Special Procedures/Skills: Management of airway, administration of emergency medications, trauma assessment, interpretation of arterial blood gases, management of ventilated patients, and advanced cardiac life support procedures.
• Additional Information: The ER handles a wide variety of patient diagnoses including trauma, respiratory infections, stroke, and psychiatric emergencies. The unit is equipped for pediatric and adult care, with interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, interpretation services, and pharmacy.
• License & Certification Requirements: MO license in hand or eligible for Missouri license; ACLS required by the compliance deadline for certain facilities.
• Float & Schedule: Float rotation within service line may be required; schedule involves night shifts, with the ability to accommodate block scheduling if needed.
• Compliance & Submittal: All certifications and licenses must be verified, and compliance deadlines must be met as specified.
• Additional Notes: No local candidates within 75 miles are accepted. RTO (Return to Office) is limited to a maximum of 7 days, and all contractual commitments must be fulfilled.

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 #1279314. 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