Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room position in an acute care setting. This night-shift role supports patients with chest pain, gastrointestinal complaints, trauma, behavioral health needs, and stroke-related conditions in a Level II trauma emergency department. The position requires 12-hour night shifts and participation in comprehensive emergency and critical care services.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week. Every other weekend is required, including Friday and Saturday nights.
- Assignment Dates: 11/09/2026 through 02/08/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience; active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA); experience caring for behavioral health patients; and demonstrated stroke competencies.
- Preferred Qualifications: Travel nursing experience; Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Trauma Nursing Specialty (TNS) certification; and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
- Additional Information: The role includes caring for adult and pediatric emergency patients, with common presentations including chest pain, gastrointestinal complaints, behavioral health needs, trauma, and stroke conditions. Responsibilities include interpreting 12-lead electrocardiograms and cardiac monitors, troubleshooting ventilators, managing standard emergency department infusions, and supporting fast-track care. Department orientation generally consists of 23 shifts, with additional orientation provided when clinically necessary. Navy blue attire is required, and visible tattoos must be covered. No call or holiday requirements apply.
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 #1340941. 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