Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Freeport, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room Nurse Illinois. This role involves providing emergency care in a busy community hospital setting. The position requires flexibility to rotate start times and the ability to handle a wide range of patient diagnoses, from neonates to geriatrics. The nurse will work closely with physicians, mid-level providers, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days/Midshift with shifts starting between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit; at least 3 years of ER experience; Certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
- Preferred Qualifications: Moderate sedation experience; experience with lumbar puncture; familiarity with critical care drips; ability to manage longer patient stays depending on weather and volume.
- Shift Details: 8-hour shifts, with the ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
- Additional Information: The ER can treat approximately 60-80 patients per 24 hours, utilizing a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4-5. The department includes a triage area, behavioral health safe rooms, and in-house security available 24/7. Staff monitors and radiology services are connected directly to the ER. Blood draws are performed by techs or nurses, and staff must be flexible and adaptable to operational needs.
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 #1290997. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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