Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $1,625 to $1,819 per week in Kansas City, KS

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma Location: Kansas City, KS Agency: Thrive Staffing Pay: $1,625 to $1,819 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/15/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Thrive Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Kansas City, Kansas, 66160! Job Title: Registered Nurse Emergency Room City/State: Kansas City, KS Shift: 12h Night, 19:00:00-07:00:00 Contract Length: 3 weeks Start Date: 03/15/2026 Job Description: Class/Area: Emergency Room Psych RN utilizing psychiatric and emergency nursing expertise in an independent role to assess, evaluate, and manage care plans for high-risk psychiatric patients in the emergency department. Responsibilities: Provide primary nursing care to two high-risk psychiatric patients in the ED, including medication administration, restraint use, de-escalation, and coordinating inpatient or state hospital placement. Assess all psych patients entering the ER, determine appropriate disposition (e.g., inpatient, discharge, involuntary hold), and coordinate necessary steps like placement, safety planning, and transport. Respond to Behavioral Response Team (BRT) calls across the hospital to manage escalated patients through de-escalation, setting limits, restraint, and supporting bedside staff alongside police and nurse managers. Requirements: Must have 1 year of experience in the ER and 1 year of experience in Psychiatry (Hospital preferred). Experience with assessments to determine disposition for psych patients as well as experience working with violent patients. License/Certification: KS or Compact RN, BLS. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. If you enjoy outdoor activities, travel nursing in different regions provides opportunities for adventure sports like hiking, skiing, or water sports, depending on the assignment location. Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing. There is a strong community of travel nurses who share experiences, advice, and support through online forums and social media groups, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Core Mandatory Part I Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing) Core Mandatory Part III 29393042EXPTEMP

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