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, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) specialty in a Level 1 trauma setting. This position involves providing high-acuity emergency care to a diverse patient population ranging from neonates to the elderly. The role requires proficiency in managing critical and complex cases, including stroke, cardiac arrest, and trauma patients, with an emphasis on rapid assessment and intervention in an acute care environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour daytime shifts, with shift times starting at 7a, 8a, or 9a, averaging 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC or TNS. Valid Illinois license or confirmation of application process. At least 2 years of nursing experience, including previous travel assignments preferred. Experience with vasopressor drips, cardiac medication titration, and management of critically ill patients.
- Preferred Qualifications: SANE RN experience and background working at a teaching hospital with residents.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to assist all units as needed; this occurs infrequently.
- Additional Information: The ER team operates with a staffing of a minimum of 3 attending physicians, charge nurses, and ED techs with a ratio of 1:9. RNs are expected to troubleshoot respiratory equipment, interpret monitor strips, and collaborate with respiratory therapists. Ultrasound or CT imaging will be performed by radiology staff; nurses and techs draw labs. The department follows a 12-hour shift schedule with every other weekend and holiday rotation, with flexible requests accommodated. There is no call or standby requirement.
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 #1312765. 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
