Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Title

Travel RN – Emergency Room

Location

Kansas City, MO | Acute Care – Emergency Department

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Mid Shift (2:00 PM – 2:00 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment across multiple care areas including Rapid, Main, and a psychiatric-safe pod
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including ventilators, BiPAP, EKG, arterial lines, Belmont rapid infusers, and chest tubes
• Perform and assist with procedures such as port placement and chest tube management
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech EMR system
• Apply de-escalation techniques and prioritization skills to manage high-acuity and behavioral health patients
• Float to a satellite Emergency Department location as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for the state of Missouri (or compact eligibility)
• Emergency Department nursing experience required
• Strong prioritization and time management skills — candidates without these will not be considered
• Completion of a de-escalation course (CPI preferred)
• Ability to meet weekend and holiday scheduling requirements: minimum 4 weekend shifts and 2 Fridays per 4-week schedule, plus 2 major and 2 minor holidays
• Dress code compliance: Navy Blue scrubs required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification
• Experience working in a high-volume, multi-area emergency department setting
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-staffed, 38-bed Emergency Department with a structured mid-shift schedule offering work-life balance
• Expected 48 hours per week may be available, providing strong earning potential for the right candidate