Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Emergency Room, St. Louis, Missouri. This position provides direct patient care for all age groups in a Level 2 trauma center, Level 1 stroke center, and Level 1 STEMI center. The registered nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care while coordinating with other departments and maintaining patient confidentiality and professional accountability.

Job Details Schedule: Night shift, 6:00 PM6:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required as needed, including every third weekend. The night-shift orientation occurs during the day.

Required Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for or active in Missouri Two years of Emergency Department (ED) or trauma experience in an inpatient setting Trauma experience Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Provides care for patients following trauma, surgical interventions, and treatment of medical comorbidities. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Coordinates care with ancillary departments to promote patient safety, comfort, and continuity. Evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct-care personnel. Maintains patient rights, confidentiality, and professional accountability. Requires standing and walking for most of the shift, along with bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance. May require pushing, pulling, and gripping up to 50 pounds and pinching up to 15 pounds, as well as occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Requires adherence to black scrub attire. Requires annual influenza vaccination or an approved exemption between November 1 and April 1.

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 1348212. 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