Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Emergency Room (ER) registered nurse position is located in Springfield, Missouri. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a busy trauma center within an emergency department. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a Level 1 Trauma, Stroke, STEMI center, and regional burn center, serving a diverse patient population with high-acuity cases.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Evening shifts from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Missouri licensed RN, BLS, ACLS, PALS from AHA, TNCC, NIHSS certification (must be obtained prior to start).
- Preferred Qualifications: Trauma and pediatric experience, high patient volume (200+ patients/day), working in a high-acuity urban trauma setting.
- Experience: 1 year of Emergency Department experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma facility preferred; no minimum experience required.
- Unit Information:
- Number of Beds: 68
- Patient Ratios: 4:1 routinely, adaptable based on surge circumstances
- Equipment: Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: EPIC
- Additional Information:
- Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care across all age groups.
- Coordinates with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to professional standards and hospital policies.
- Must be flexible with schedule and available for orientation on day shift, including the entire week prior to shift change.
- RTO (related to time off requests) must be arranged after the initial week; holiday requests are limited to one per assignment.
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: 2026-07-29
Cross Country Job ID #1281116. 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