Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,855 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Overland Park, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) position located in a non-trauma emergency department that serves as a primary stroke and STEMI center. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care for a diverse patient population, including adult and pediatric patients, in a fast-paced setting that requires proficiency in emergency response and cardiac monitoring.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of emergency room experience; valid Missouri or Compact state nursing license; certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). Additional certifications such as Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and Management of Ambulatory Blood pressure (MAB) are preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing dysrhythmias, arterial line procedures, ventilated patient care, interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs), and comprehensive emergency response. Experience with STEMI and stroke certifications is advantageous.
• On-Call Requirement: No.
• Float Policy: Regular floating within scope to meet facility needs; float to units such as ED Hold area as required.
• Location & Facility Details: The facility features a non-trauma emergency department that functions as a primary stroke and STEMI center. Patient care may include occasional obstetric patients and management of mother/baby until transfer.
• Additional Information: The position requires flexibility to work weekends, with 8 shifts scheduled over a 6-week period. Candidates must be located at least 75 miles from the facility and be eligible to work in Missouri. RTO requests are limited to a maximum of 7 days, finalized at the time of submission. Contractors are expected to complete their full contract without cancellations to accept other assignments within the organization. The assignment begins on 10/19/2026 and concludes on 01/18/2027.

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 #1319744. 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: 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