Travel Emergency Room RN - $1,965 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 (ER) Nurse position located in Overland Park, Kansas. This role involves providing urgent care in a Level 2 Trauma Center on night shifts, with a focus on trauma, STEMI, stroke, and sepsis care. The nurse will work in a fast-paced environment within a 24-bed emergency department, delivering high-quality patient care with a positive team-oriented approach.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week. The schedule includes every third weekend, with shifts ranging from 10:00 AM to 2:30 AM, as early as 10:00 AM and as late as 1:30 AM.
• Required Qualifications: Current Kansas Registered Nurse (RN) license; 2 years of emergency or trauma nursing experience in a Level 2 trauma center; Certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC); Knowledge of trauma, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, and triage procedures; Experience performing all procedures associated with a Level 2 trauma center.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN); Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) or similar advanced certifications.
• Additional Information: Use of AIDET communication techniques and whiteboards preferred to enhance patient experience. The work environment emphasizes positive attitudes and a "can-do" culture. Dress code requires a cobalt blue top and black or cobalt blue pants, with solid colors and closed toe shoes.
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• End Date: 12/21/2026

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 #1301046. 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