Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
An Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) is needed in Springfield, Illinois, to provide specialized care in a high-volume Emergency Department. The position involves working 12-hour night shifts, either 3x12 or 4x12 shifts from 3:00 PM to 3:30 AM. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day and must meet all specified qualifications. This role demands a minimum of two years of ER experience, including proficiency in emergency procedures and Cerner electronic medical record charting.
Job Details:
- Location: Springfield, Illinois
- Shift: 3x12 or 4x12 shifts from 3:00 PM to 3:30 AM (minimum 36 hours per week)
- Required Qualifications: Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC); Illinois RN license or in process with an ETA; minimum 2 years' emergency department experience; Cerner electronic medical record experience; active Illinois license in hand at time of submission
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with trauma level I center, Cerner EMR, and community hospital settings
- Clinical Skills: Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, patient care for multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, IV therapy including starting IVs and blood product administration, management of traumatic injuries such as spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury, management of respiratory emergencies including intubation and chest tube insertion, proficiency in procedural sedation, and triage expertise
- Special Procedures: Blood transfusions, blood draws, procedural sedation, chest tube management, spinal immobilization, and cardiac monitoring
- Additional Requirements: Full compliance with vaccination policies, including annual flu shot; submission of 2-3 interview times upon application; SSN and DOB at submission; verification of Illinois RN license in hand; ability to float within hospital or to affiliate facilities; adherence to all module completion deadlines on the first day of assignment
- Notes: First day of the assignment is virtual at-home; candidate must review all modules and ensure timely completion. The candidate must be separated from prior employment for 12 months before applying as a traveler.
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 #1276317. 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
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
