Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,935 per week

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: 08/16/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
An Emergency Room (ER) Charge Nurse position is available in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ER setting, primarily managing stroke patients and critically ill children across a facility with 44 rooms and approximately 180 patients per day. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
• Shift: 12-hour Nights
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, for a duration of 12 weeks
• Required Qualifications: Licensure in Illinois, 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), Emergency Certified Registered Nurse (ECRN)
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information: The hospital sees a high patient volume with a focus on stroke management and pediatric care. Orientation includes 12 hours of clinical onboarding and 6 hours of non-billable training on Tuesday, June 16. The team is supported by a well-organized geographical layout, ensuring optimal staffing ratios of 1:4 and 1:6 in triage areas.
• Submission Requirements: Must have all certifications and licensure in hand to submit.

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 #1280273. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus