Emergency Room ER Travel Nurse (Evening Shift)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) Ottumwa, Iowa. The role provides nursing care in an acute care Emergency Room setting with a primarily adult and geriatric patient population. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.
Job Details:
Schedule: Evenings, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) (American Heart Association (AHA))
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Background clearance requirements applicable for Iowa (criminal portion and Child Abuse portion required)
Mandatory reporter certification for both child and adult reporting
Drug test requirement: 10-panel screening including opiates
Immunity/titers required from the last 12 months (Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Hepatitis B (Hep B), Varicella, and Tuberculosis (TB))
Preferred Qualifications: Travel experience and experience in a similar-size acute care setting
Additional Information:

Patient volume and call coverage needs require coverage for daily volume and call coverage 24/7
Willingness to support Monday or Tuesday start dates may be required
The facility primarily serves adults and geriatrics

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 #1267861. 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