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, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Emergency Room Assignment location was not provided. This position supports night-shift emergency care for adult and pediatric patients in a high-acuity environment. The role includes emergency assessment, stabilization, triage, critical procedures, and management of complex patient conditions.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts are 12 hours, with a 36- or 48-hour weekly option. Two weekend shifts are required per contract.

Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of experience. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications must be held at submission. Electronic health record charting experience is required. Valid registered nurse license or compact license must be held at submission.

Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience. First-time travelers are accepted.

Additional Information: Patient assignment ratio is approximately 1:4.

Responsibilities include emergency triage, care for medical and behavioral health conditions, management of ventilated patients, administration of emergency medications and blood products, procedural sedation monitoring, and care of patients with cardiac, neurological, respiratory, traumatic, and psychiatric emergencies. Clinical procedures may include intubation assistance, central-line management, arterial-line management, chest-tube management, splint application, intravenous therapy, and electrocardiogram acquisition. Orientation includes 24 hours of unit-based instruction.

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 1350350. 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