Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Kearney, NE. This position involves providing emergency care in a fast-paced, Level III trauma setting. The role requires teamwork and clinical excellence to ensure efficient patient care during night shifts.
Job Details
Position Description: Requires at least two years of experience in emergency nursing, with certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). The RN must have EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience and a compact license.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours each, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Issued license, certifications in ACLS, BLS, ENPC, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, minimum 2 years' experience in emergency nursing, EPIC EMR experience, and residency within 50 miles of the facility.
Additional Information: The role includes working with a team that manages approximately 20 patients per day, with an influx during flu season. The ER has beds and trauma bays, and the nurse will participate in a flexible schedule including every other weekend, rotation holidays, and optional additional shifts. The position involves initial orientation with a preceptor and requires strong IV skills, cross-department collaboration with lab services, RRTs, physicians, pharmacy, security, and nurse aides.
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 #1327131. 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
Kearney, NE
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)unmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Medicineunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Nursingunmatched
Pharmacyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
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