Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/23/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room Nurse -- Arlington Heights, IL. This position involves providing emergency nursing care in a high-volume facility with a focus on stroke patients and pediatric emergencies. The role requires delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care during night shifts in a busy ER environment.
Job Details:
- Position Type: Emergency Room Nurse (ER)
- Location: Arlington Heights, Illinois
- Shift Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 08/23/2026
- Required Qualifications: Illinois Licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Electronic Critical Resuscitation Nurse (ECRN)
- Experience Requirements: 3-5 years experience in emergency nursing
- Census: Up to 180 patients per day, with a high volume of stroke and pediatric cases
- Patient Types: Stroke patients, pediatric cases, patients from many nursing homes, including critically ill children
- Facility Capacity: 44 rooms, with each team responsible for 10 beds or pods
- Staffing Support: All staff (nurses, PCTs, physicians) work collaboratively within the same geographic area
- On-Call & Holiday Requirements: As needed; on-call details not specified
- Orientation: 12 hours of orientation and 6 hours of non-billable orientation, scheduled to begin on 08/26/2026
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 #1299518. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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