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
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position available in an acute care facility. This role involves providing critical patient care in a Level 1 trauma setting, working with a diverse patient population ranging from newborns to the elderly. The position offers a dynamic environment where nurses will be responsible for managing various emergency conditions, including trauma, cardiac events, strokes, and other urgent care needs.
Job Details:
- Location: Emergency Department (ER) within an acute care facility
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts starting at 7 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- End Date: 03/29/2027
- Required Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course); minimum of 2 years of ER nursing experience
- Certifications, Education, and Experience: Active Illinois license or proof of application process, valid certifications in ACLS, BLS, and PALS or TNCC, at least 2 years of ER nursing experience, and at least 1 prior travel assignment (preferred).
- Patient Ratios: 1:3-5 based on patient acuity
- Patient Types: Wide variety, from minor to critically ill patients, including trauma, cardiac arrests, strokes, and neonatal cases
- Responsibilities:
- Titrate all types of emergency drips including vasopressors, cardiac, and antihypertensive medications
- Interpret patient monitor rhythms and act accordingly; ACLS certification required for rhythm recognition
- Collaborate with physicians and mid-level providers, who staff varying shifts
- Assist with trauma stabilization and transfer, but primary care duties may be shared with or delegated to other staff
- Additional Notes:
- Float to other units as needed, primarily as "help all" while maintaining specialty ER responsibilities
- No specific scrub color required, professional solid-colored scrubs preferred
- Charting will be performed in EPIC electronic health record system
- Staff will be oriented to Phillips monitors; proficiency in rhythm interpretation expected
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 #1312760. 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