Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Independence, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Independence, MO This healthcare facility seeks an ER nurse to provide critical care in a high-volume emergency department. The position involves delivering compassionate patient care, managing acute cases, and collaborating effectively within a dynamic team.
Job Details
Location: Independence, MO
Shift Time: Days
Shift Hours: 12 hours
Minimum Hours Per Week: 36
Number of Positions: 1/1
Start Date: 09/28/2026
End Date: 12/28/2026
Required Qualifications: Valid license as an Registered Nurse (RN), BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course), CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification.
Experience Requirement: 0 years minimum experience required in emergency medicine or related fields.
Unit Information: The ER unit has 40+ beds with a staffing of over 120 health care professionals, including RN, Advanced Paramedic, and other ancillary staff. The department is equipped with cardiac monitors, EKGs, US, Belmont Rapid Infuser, IO Drills, Lifepak, etc.
Responsibilities include performing IV starts, phlebotomy, cardiac monitoring and interpretation, and delivering responsive patient care under pressure.
Dress Code: RN Gray scrub top with black or gray scrub bottoms.
Additional Information: The unit has a high patient volume with a patient-to-staff ratio of 4:1, and requires staff to be adaptable and outgoing, especially under pressure.
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 #1308540. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Independence, MO
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Crisis Interventionunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
EMT-Paramedicsunmatched
Electrocardiogramunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Medicineunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Nursingunmatched
Phlebotomyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
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