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: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position in a Level 1 Trauma center located in a busy healthcare facility. The role involves providing high-quality emergency care to a diverse patient population, including critically ill and trauma patients, with responsibilities such as managing various drips, interpreting monitors, and working alongside a multidisciplinary team. Shifts are 12 hours long, with a scheduling structure that includes every other weekend and holiday rotation.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts (7a, 8a, 9a, 10a, 11a, 12p, 1p, 3p, 7p) with minimum 48 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license or confirmation that application process has been initiated; certifications including BLS, ACLS, ENPC or PALS, TNCC or TNS; minimum 2 years of nursing experience; at least one prior travel assignment; and general nursing skills.
- Preferred Qualifications: SANE RN experience; experience working at a teaching hospital with residents; proficient in titrating vasopressor and cardiac drips; capable of interpreting life-threatening rhythms on Phillips monitors.
- Additional Information: The ER handles a wide variety of patient needs, from newborns to the elderly, including critically ill and trauma patients. The unit operates with various staffing roles, including charge nurses, house supervisors, ED techs, and respiratory therapists. No specific scrub color is mandated; tasteful solid-colored scrubs are preferred. Float to other units is rare and typically as a help-all.
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 #1312757. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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