Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,340 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED — Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Fort Madison, Iowa. The role requires providing direct and indirect patient care in the emergency department with triage, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.

The traveler will work 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, starting 10/26/2026 for 13 weeks, with potential on-call periods during low census and some holiday rotations. Orientation includes a basic dysrhythmia test.

Qualifications

• License verification; professional references; resume verification.
• ER specialty required; Night shift; 12-hour shifts; minimum 36 hours per week.
• Start date 10/26/2026; End date 01/24/2027; 0 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the Emergency Care Setting.
• Triage safely, rapidly, and accurately for every patient.
• Coordinate care between professional disciplines as needed.

Skills

RN

Emergency Department

Telemetry

Night shift coordination

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Fort Madison, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) ER Location provided. This position involves providing direct and indirect patient care in the emergency care setting, with responsibilities including triage, assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The role requires self-studying telemetry strips upon acceptance and passing a basic dysrhythmia test during orientation.

Job Details

• Position Description: The Emergency Room RN is responsible for identifying patient needs and priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Emergency Care Setting. Is able to triage safely, rapidly and accurately, every patient that enters the emergency care system. RN s coordinate care between other professional disciplines as needed.
• Required Qualifications: License/Certificate verification; professional references; resume verification; ER specialty; Night shift; 12-hour shifts; minimum 36 hours per week; start date 10/26/2026; end date 01/24/2027; 0 years of experience required.
• Additional Information: The traveler will be responsible for self-studying telemetry strips upon acceptance and passing a basic dysrhythmia test during orientation. While the traveler will not be part of a regular call rotation, they may be placed on call during periods of low census, with response expected within one hour. Every third weekend and every other holiday rotation is required. A basic dysrhythmia test out will be administered during orientation and must be passed to work in the emergency department.

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 #1323985. 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.