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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in Overland Park, Kansas. This role involves providing high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced setting, with a focus on managing trauma, stroke, and STEMI patients. The ER RN will be responsible for assessing, triaging, and delivering urgent care to a diverse patient population, including occasional obstetric cases and mother/baby management until transfer.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of emergency room experience, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certifications. Valid Missouri or Compact state license.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certification in STEMI or stroke competencies, interpretation of dysrhythmias, arterial line management, ABG interpretation, work in Certified Stroke or STEMI facilities, experience with arterial line management and vented patient care.
• Float: Regular floating to other departments and units within scope may be required as needed.
• Additional Information: The facility is a primary stroke and STEMI center with a non-trauma emergency department. The unit supports general emergency care for adult and pediatric patients, with a typical census of 50 patients daily. RTO (Request for Time Off) is limited to a maximum of 7 days, with shifts to be completed as scheduled. The assignment begins on 08/17/2026, with a minimum of 36 hours per week on night shifts.

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 #1278621. 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