Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Kansas City, MO

Job Title

Travel RN – Emergency Room (Mid Shift 2P–2A)

Location

Kansas City, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Mid Shift (2:00 PM – 2:00 AM) | Projected Start: 09/28/2026 | 48-Hour Guarantee Option Available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 38-bed Emergency Department with three main areas: Rapid, Main, and a psych-safe POD 3 area
• Operate and monitor unit equipment including ventilators, BiPAP, EKG, arterial lines, Belmont rapid infuser, and chest tubes
• Perform and assist with procedures including port placement and chest tube management
• Utilize Meditech EMR for accurate and timely documentation
• Apply de-escalation techniques, including within the psych-safe POD 3 environment, in accordance with unit policy
• Float to a sister Emergency Department location as needed per unit guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Missouri or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department nursing experience
• De-escalation training / CPI certification required
• Strong prioritization and time management skills — candidates without these will not be considered
• Availability to work 4 weekend shifts and 2 Fridays minimum per 4-week schedule, plus 2 major and 2 minor holidays
• Navy blue scrubs required per dress code policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CPI certification (preferred; candidates with this credential will be prioritized)
• Demonstrated ability to function as a collaborative team player in a high-acuity environment
• Experience with psych-safe patient care environments
• Patient-focused, detail-oriented, positive attitude, and coachable personality

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, multi-area Emergency Department with exposure to a broad range of acuity levels and procedures
• 48-hour weekly guarantee option available, providing income stability throughout your 13-week assignment