Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a night shift assignment at a community hospital. The role requires 3 years of ED experience and certifications BLS, ACLS, and PALS, with Epic charting experience preferred.

You will work 3x12-hour nights (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) and may float to other ER units. This travel assignment spans 13 weeks with one opening, starting Oct 19, 2026, and includes lodging and travel support per company benefits.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in KS/MO or compact license.
• Minimum 3 years of ED experience required.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (TNCC preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care across ED and other hospital units as needed.
• Work with providers, paramedics, radiology, and patient access staff.
• Handle a wide range of ED presentations including ACS, CVA, trauma.

Skills

ED experience

RN license

Travel experience

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

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Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 19, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a night shift assignment requiring 3 years of ED experience and BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Details

• 8-bed Emergency Department within a community hospital setting
• Average daily census of 60 patients
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Weekend requirement, though frequency may vary due to staffing needs
• No on-call requirements
• Must float to all community hospital ER units and potentially between departments and facilities as needed
• Treats a wide range of ED presentations including ACS, CVA/TIA, respiratory conditions, sepsis, trauma, abdominal pain, behavioral health emergencies, and common medical complaints
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active RN license required; both Kansas and Missouri licenses or a compact license must be in hand at time of consideration
• 3 years of recent Emergency Department experience required
• Must have a full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months with no employment gap greater than 90 days
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• TNCC certification preferred
• Skills required include obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG, starting and maintaining IVs, and administering emergency medications
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Travel experience required
• Two professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care to patients with a wide variety of acute conditions, including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, psychiatric, and trauma presentations
• Work alongside a care team including providers, paramedics, radiology techs, and patient access reps in a combined ED and med-surg/intermediate care facility
• Staff take working lunches due to high patient volume
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• Maximum RTO of 7 days is permitted, and all time off must be finalized prior to consideration
• Previous BJC or Saint Luke's employees must have at least 18 months of tenure and a 3-month break in service, or wait 1 year if returning as a traveler after permanent employment
• Travel partners are not accepted for this assignment

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$1,990/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$25,867

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$103,468

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$648/wk

Regular Hours

$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648

Weekly Stipends

$1,342/wk

Lodging

$123.68 x 7 days = $866

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,791 - $1,990. The $1,990 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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