Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler

North Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 96,000

Full time

5 days ago

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401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring Cerner experience and prior travel nursing experience.

You will work evenings, 3x12s, 36 hrs/week on a Magnet Hospital with 13 weeks duration. The role includes travel-specific stipends and on-unit duties, with certifications and references required for consideration.

Qualifications

Active MO RN license or Compact license at time of consideration.
Minimum 2 years of ER experience required.
Prior travel nursing experience required.
Cerner charting experience required, no exceptions.
Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC.
CPI certification required starting January 2026.
Must pass EKG exam on orientation day with 80% or higher.
Experience with 1:4 patient ratios.
Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred.
Copy of certifications and at least one reference required.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency care across pediatric, psychiatric, respiratory, neurological and trauma cases.
Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy and administer emergency medications including vasopressors.
Manage cardiac monitoring and interpret dysrhythmias; obtain 12-lead EKG/ECG.
Apply splints and manage orthopedic trauma cases.
Follow PPE and isolation protocols; perform triage.
Complete required CEUs promptly for ED/ER placements.

Skills

ER nursing

Travel nursing

Cerner experience

MO license or Compact

EKG interpretation

Education

MO RN license or Compact license

Tools

Cerner

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Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Assignment Overview

Overview

Magnet Hospital

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Posted 3 days ago

Shift

Evenings, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Length

13 weeks

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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.

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring Cerner experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

Level II Trauma Center Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric population
STEMI and Stroke Certified facility
Evening shift, 3x12 hours (14:45-3:15)
Every other weekend required, including at least 2 Sundays and 2 Mondays
Candidates may float to all competent units within the facility
Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

Active MO RN license or Compact license required at time of consideration
Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
Prior travel nursing experience required
Cerner charting experience required, no exceptions
Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC
CPI certification required starting January 2026
Must pass EKG exam on orientation day with 80% or higher, including lethal rhythm identification
Experience with 1:4 patient ratios
Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
Copy of certifications required for consideration
At least one reference required for consideration

Additional Information

Provide emergency care across pediatric, psychiatric, respiratory, neurological, and trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, and administer emergency medications including IV vasopressors
Manage cardiac monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias, and obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG
Apply splints and manage orthopedic trauma cases
Follow isolation precautions and PPE protocols; perform triage
Complete required CEUs promptly: 4 stroke, 8 trauma, and 4 cardiac CEUs for ED/ER placements
Complete non-billable HealthStream education modules prior to start, averaging 8 hours, and monitor email regularly for new assignments throughout the assignment
Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
Previous staff must have a break in service of at least 1 year before returning

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

$2,105/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$27,365

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$109,460

Weekly Wages

$684/wk

Regular Hours

$19.00 x 36 hours/wk = $684

Weekly Stipends

$1,421/wk

Lodging

$135.00 x 7 days = $945

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,105/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,916 - $2,105. The $2,105 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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