Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room Registered Nurse in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. This position involves providing high-quality care to patients in an Emergency Department setting, utilizing clinical judgment and adhering to hospital policies and state Nurse Practice Act. The role emphasizes critical thinking, leadership, and maintaining clinical competencies through ongoing education.
Job Details
- Schedule: Dayshift, 11:00 AM 11:00 PM, 36 hours per week minimum
- Required Qualifications: 1+ years of experience as an Emergency Room Nurse; Certifications including ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale); Bachelors degree or equivalent; Missouri state nursing license or pending license review; minimum of 1 year of clinical experience
- Preferred Qualifications: TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course); ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
- Additional Information:
- The RN will be responsible for rapidly assessing patients, assigning Emergency Severity Index, providing immediate interventions, stabilizing critical patients, administering medications, and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals.
- Shift accountability includes delegation and supervision of assigned personnel in accordance with organizational policies.
- The unit has 24 beds with a patient ratio of approximately 1:4, and 1:1-2 for trauma cases.
- Scrub color: Royal Blue
- EMR system utilized: Cerner
- Blocked scheduling may be requested; 48-hour weekly guarantees cannot be approved.
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 #1296036. 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