Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,020 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a Travel RN in Marion, Iowa for the Emergency Department. The assignment involves 12-hour rotating shifts, with a 36-hour minimum per week, starting 10/12/2026 and running through 01/11/2027.

The role requires ER/ED experience, an IA or multistate license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications with TNCC and NIH Stroke Scale preferred. Epic EMR experience is desirable, and drivers license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months ER/ED experience required.
• Active IA license or multistate license required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required; TNCC preferred.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred; can be obtained on onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a busy ER with 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Float between ED locations as needed.

Skills

ER experience

De-escalation

Education

IA license or multistate license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

NIH Stroke Scale certificate

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Marion, Iowa. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty

ED - Emergency Department

Discipline

RN

Start Date

10/12/2026

Duration

13 weeks 36 hours per week

Shift

12 hours

Employment Type

Travel

Job Summary

Emergency Room (ER) Nurse - Location not specified. This position involves providing urgent care in a busy ER environment requiring 12-hour rotating shifts. The role demands quick adaptation, adherence to clinical protocols, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality emergency services.

Job Details

• Shift: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift
• Schedule: 36 hours per week minimum
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• End Date: 01/11/2027

Required Qualifications

• 24 months of current Emergency Room / Emergency Department experience
• active Iowa (IA) license or multistate license
• EPIC electronic medical record experience
• valid Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• and NIH Stroke Scale certification (can be obtained during onboarding)
• TNCC / trauma nursing core competency certificate
• de-escalation certification preferred
• drivers license required

Preferred Qualifications

• Active PALS, TNCC, NIH Stroke Scale certificates
• experience with CPI, MOAB, MAB, SAMA
• prior travel ER experience within the previous 18 months

Additional Information

Candidates must be able to float between ED locations; holiday work may be required during Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day; must have skills checklist specific to Emergency Room nursing; proficiency in EPIC EMR preferred; applicable certifications and licenses must be active and verifiable at the time of submission; references from within 24 months recommended.

Benefits

• 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 #1319868. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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