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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/02/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. This position provides emergency care across adult and pediatric patient populations during a 12-hour day shift. The assignment supports candidates with prior emergency nursing experience, accepts first-time travelers, and requires clinical certifications and electronic charting experience.

Job Details Schedule: Day shift from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; 12-hour shifts; 36 or 48 hours per week. The assignment is scheduled from 12/02/2026 through 03/03/2027, with two weekend shifts required per contract.

Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of emergency nursing experience Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Current National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification Experience with Epic electronic charting Valid registered nurse license applicable to the assignment Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience Prior travel nursing experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted Additional Information: Patient assignment ratio is approximately 1:4. Emergency care includes acute medical, behavioral health, trauma, neurological, cardiac, respiratory, and overdose presentations. Clinical responsibilities may include intubation assistance, central and arterial line management, chest tube care, ventilator management, blood product administration, procedural sedation monitoring, emergency medication administration, and triage.

Experience with 12-lead electrocardiogram acquisition, dysrhythmia interpretation, arterial blood gas interpretation, intravenous access, isolation precautions, seizure care, stroke care, and management of suicidal or violent patients is relevant. Orientation includes 24 hours.

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 Posted Date: 2026-11-11 Cross Country Job ID 1335316. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room About Cross Country Nurses 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.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus