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: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Emergency Room (ER) RN position located in a regional health center in Ottumwa, Iowa. This role involves providing care for patients of all ages in a busy emergency department environment. Candidates must demonstrate strong acuity skills and be adaptable to a fast-paced setting while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Job Details:
Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week
Start Date: 09/14/2026
End Date: 11/08/2026
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS (must be current)
Required Qualifications: Iowa SING background check (criminal and child abuse clearances), mandatory reporter certification (Child and Adult), 10-panel drug screen including opiates, titers within last 12 months (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB), at least 2 years of ER experience in acute care, and recent ER experience preferred.
Additional Notes: Candidates will be expected to follow hospital protocols and work effectively within a team environment. Must be flexible to start on a Monday or Tuesday. Candidate submission requires a complete submittal packet, including resume and skills checklist.
Patient Population: All ages, primarily adult patients, with an average of 40 visits per day.
Unit Information: 17 beds, nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, equipped with Meditech electronic health records system.
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 #1313573. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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
Ottumwa, IA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Background Investigationunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Medicineunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Journalismunmatched
MEDITECHunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
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