Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

$1,989.41/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a night shift assignment requiring 3 years of ER experience and active KS/MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Community hospital Emergency Department with 8 beds and an average daily census of 60
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
• Staffed with 1:1 ED RN ratio along with providers, MSI RN, charge nurse, paramedics, and radiology tech
• Treats wide range of conditions including ACS, CVA/TIA, respiratory issues, sepsis, trauma, behavioral health emergencies, and common acute illnesses
• Weekend shifts required, though frequency may vary based on staffing needs
• Floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed within scope
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active KS or compact RN license required; Missouri license or compact also required due to floating needs
• Minimum 3 years of recent Emergency Department experience required, with no employment gaps greater than 90 days in the past year
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• TNCC certification preferred
• Required skills include obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG, starting and maintaining IVs, and administering emergency medications
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Experience in teaching hospital, community hospital, and Level I/II Trauma settings preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• 2 professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both having worked with the candidate within the past year

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a broad range of medical, surgical, pediatric, and psychiatric cases
• Participate in working lunches due to high-paced ED environment
• Hospital is single-floor, split between ED and med-surg/intermediate unit
• Maximum RTO of 7 days permitted
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered for this travel position
• Returning staff must complete an 18-month assignment with a required 3-month break in service
• Former permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Travel partners are not accepted for this assignment

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12