Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,235 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position located in an acute care setting. This role involves providing critical care to diverse patient populations, including cardiac and stroke patients, with a focus on rapid assessment and intervention. The position is scheduled for night shifts, ensuring coverage during high-demand periods and supporting 24/7 operations of the healthcare provider.

Job Details:

• Position Description: Responsible for caring for patients in a high-volume ER environment, managing cardiac and telestroke cases, and working alongside a multidisciplinary team. Must be proficient in IV skills and lab drawing, with the ability to handle approximately 20 patients daily, especially during flu season.


• Required Qualifications: Emergency Room (ER) specialty, licensure to submit, Certifications including ACLS (AHA or ARC), BLS (AHA or ARC), NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in emergency care, scheduled night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week.


• Additional Information: The unit features 2 triage beds, 5 treatment beds, and 1 trauma bay, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4. Cross-training between ER and Med Surg holds may be required. The shift schedule includes some swing shifts from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM and every other to every third weekend. No float requirements are specified.

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 #1307838. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus