Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Title

Travel RN – Emergency Room

Location

Kansas City, MO | Acute Care – Emergency Department

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Days | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 48 Hours Guaranteed Option Available | Projected Start: September 28, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 38-bed Emergency Department encompassing three main areas: Rapid, Main, and a psychiatric-safe pod
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including ventilators, BiPAP, EKG, arterial lines, Belmont rapid infuser, and chest tubes
• Perform and assist with procedures including port placement and chest tube management
• Utilize Meditech EMR for accurate and timely documentation of patient care
• Apply de-escalation techniques and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Float to a sister Emergency Department location as needed per unit guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Missouri or compact license eligibility
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department nursing experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Demonstrated de-escalation training (CPI preferred)
• Ability to meet scheduling requirements: 4 weekend shifts and 2 Fridays minimum per 4-week schedule, plus 2 major and 2 minor holidays
• Must wear navy blue scrubs per unit dress code

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification
• Experience with psychiatric patient populations or psych-safe care environments
• Strong time management and team collaboration skills in a high-volume ED setting

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, multi-area Emergency Department with exposure to a wide range of acuity levels and procedures
• 48-hour guarantee option available, providing stability and predictability throughout your contract