Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,340 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois. The position involves working in a Level 1 trauma center with 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, and a start date of 09/28/2026.

Requires 2+ years in nursing, active Illinois license (or pending), and certifications including BLS, ACLS, and PALS/ENPC & TNCC/TNS. Travel experience preferred; orientation and compliance requirements apply.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of nursing experience and one prior travel assignment preferred.
• Active Illinois nursing license or initiation of licensure process required.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC or TNS as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Care for a wide variety of patients from newborns to elderly in a fast-paced ED.
• Manage critical care needs, including cardiac events, strokes, and trauma.
• Maintain patient ratios around 1:3 to 1:5; collaborate with ED physicians and staff.
• Able to interpret monitor rhythms and manage vasopressors and cardiac medications.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Emergency Department experience

Travel nursing

Patient monitoring

Education

Illinois RN license

Active Illinois nursing license or licensure process

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Emergency Room (ER) Nurse - Day shift in a Level 1 trauma center. This position involves caring for a wide variety of patients ranging from newborns to the elderly with diverse complaints, including critically ill patients and those experiencing cardiac events, strokes, and trauma. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on critical care skills and certification adherence.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts with start times at 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., or 9:00 a.m.; minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or TNS (Trauma Nurse Specialist)
• Education/Experience: At least 2 years of nursing experience and one prior travel assignment preferred. Candidates must hold an active Illinois nursing license or have initiated the application process.
• Department Notes:
  • Local rate policies apply to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles.
  • Orientation hours are non-billable, with mandatory 12 hours of orientation.
  • Nurses work with a patient ratio of approximately 1:3 to 5, depending on acuity.
  • The ER is staffed with physicians and mid-level providers, with a minimum of 3 attendings per shift.
  • ED techs and radiology staff support patient care.
  • All nurses must be able to interpret Phillips monitor rhythms and manage life-saving drips such as vasopressors and cardiac medications.
  • Floating to other units is rare but possible; nurses will serve as \"help all.\"
  • No specific scrub color required; solid colored shirts are acceptable.
• Additional Notes:
  • The position begins on 09/28/2026 and ends on 03/29/2027.
  • Shift hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Candidates are expected to meet compliance requirements including active licensure and certifications.

Benefits

• 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
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Cross Country Job ID #1312767. 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.