Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,135 per week

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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Emergency Room registered nurse for a Level 1 trauma unit in Peoria, Illinois. This position involves providing high-quality emergency care to a diverse patient population, including critically ill and trauma patients, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

• Position: Emergency Room Nurse in a Level 1 Trauma department
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, TNCC or TNS
• Education and Experience: Valid Illinois nursing license, at least 2 years of recent ER nursing experience, with preference for those with prior travel assignment and SANE RN experience
• Patient Care: Care for all patient ages, from newborns to the elderly, including critically ill patients, trauma, strokes, and cardiac arrest cases
• Team Coverage: Minimum of three emergency physicians or mid-level providers at all times, specialized trauma team in trauma bay, support staff including nurse aides and respiratory therapists
• Responsibilities: Titrate various IV drips such as vasopressors, cardiac, antihypertensive medications, troubleshooting equipment including ventilators and monitors, interpretation of rhythms, and drawing labs
• Department Details: Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3-5, Center equipped with Phillips monitors, and radiology services available for imaging needs
• Floats and Additional Duties: Floats to other units are rare; nurses will primarily focus on emergency department responsibilities
• Uniform: Tasteful, solid-colored scrubs; no specific color requirement
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Submission Requirements: Last four digits of SSN, middle initial, requested time off, active Illinois nursing license or confirmation of application process

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 #1291026. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus