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: 08/31/2026
- 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 Ottumwa, Iowa. This role involves providing patient care primarily to adult and geriatric populations in a busy ER setting. Candidates are required to bring their licensed professional credentials on the first day.
Job Details:
- Location: Ottumwa, IA
- Shift: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts
- Schedule: Minimum of 36 hours per week with a 36 or 48-hour guarantee available
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (AHA), ACLS, and TNCC certifications; 1-2 years of experience in an acute care facility; Iowa State Licensed RN; successful completion of a criminal background check including child abuse and criminal checks; current titers (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB) from the last 12 months; mandatory reporter certification (child and adult); ability to pass a 10-panel drug screen including opiates; must bring license on the first day.
- Preferred Qualifications: Travel experience, experience in similar-sized facilities, and adaptability to a high-volume ER setting.
- Additional Information: This role requires working in a facility with 17 beds, managing a patient ratio of approximately 1:6, and utilizing the MediTech electronic health record (EHR) system. Candidates must be flexible to start on Monday or Tuesday.
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
Posted Date: 2026-07-23
Cross Country Job ID #1278164. 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