Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse located in a high-acuity, Level 1 trauma department. This role involves caring for a diverse patient population ranging from newborns to the elderly with a wide variety of complaints, including critically ill patients and trauma cases. The position requires managing critical patients, performing titration of drips, and working within a fast-paced environment supporting a team of physicians and mid-level providers.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with start times varying between 7 p.m.
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that application has been initiated, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or TNS (Trauma Nurse Specialist), a minimum of 2 years of related nursing experience, at least one prior travel assignment preferred, proficient in vasopressor and cardiac drip titration, and SANE RN experience preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a teaching hospital, familiarity with Phillips monitor systems, and working with critically ill or trauma patients.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to assist other units as needed, though it is infrequent.
- Additional Information: The candidate must adhere to the department's call-off policy, be able to interpret rhythms and troubleshoot equipment including vents and high-flow systems, and work in a busy emergency department with multidisciplinary staff members.
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 #1322287. 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