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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) specialty position located in an acute care setting. The role involves providing emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population, including critically ill patients, trauma cases, and various medical conditions. The position requires a high level of clinical expertise, rapid decision-making, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours, minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; current BLS, ACLS, ENPC or PALS, TNCC certifications; at least 2 years of nursing experience including at least one prior travel assignment; knowledge of vasopressor and cardiac drip titration; proficiency in interpreting telemetry rhythms; and experience working in a teaching hospital environment preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: SANE RN experience, experience with a broad range of critical patients, working at hospitals with resident physicians.
- Additional Information: Department handles a wide range of patient types from newborns to elderly, with various levels of acuity including trauma, cardiac events, strokes, and other critical conditions. The role may involve floating to assist different units as needed, but primarily focuses on emergency nursing care. Shift coverage includes a minimum of three attendings at all times, with designated charge nurses and ED technicians. The hospital employs Phillips monitors; nurses are expected to interpret rhythms and respond accordingly. Radiology staff transport patients for imaging, and both nurses and technicians draw labs.
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 #1312756. 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