Emergency Room RN
Alton, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) position in Illinois. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a busy ER setting with 16 beds and 12 private trauma bays. The RN will be responsible for handling a diverse patient population with common diagnoses such as sepsis, CHF, pneumonia, suicidal ideation, and abdominal pain. The position requires the ability to work night shifts and adapt to a dynamic environment.

Job Details:

• Location: ALTON, Illinois
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA); minimum of 2 years of emergency room experience; DHA, NIHSS, ENPC, or other relevant certifications preferred; 0 years of experience if explicitly stated.
• Department: Emergency Room
• Trauma Level: Not a trauma facility
• Beds/Trauma Bays: 16 beds, 12 private trauma bays
• Triage: Yes, with a separate triage area available for staff.
• Psych/Seclusion Rooms: 1 ER room made safe
• Security: Security personnel in-house 24/7, intermittently in ER.
• Patient Volume: Approximately 65 patients per day
• Staffing: 24/7 ER physician coverage, 14 hours mid-level coverage daily; charge nurse on duty 24/7
• Additional Staff: Nurse aides/EMTs/Paramedics on each shift, assisting with procedures and patient care activities.
• RT: Respiratory Therapists manage all equipment including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, etc.; available 24/7.
• Imaging: X-ray in ER and CT outside ER doors, with radiology transport for unstable patients or stroke codes.
• Lab Services: RNs and techs draw labs; RNs troubleshoot equipment such as vents and high-flow oxygen devices.
• Float: No float rotation unless explicitly agreed upon at hire.
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs; uniforms not provided.
• Orientation: One shift of unit-specific orientation.
• Holidays: Every other holiday, including Memorial, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.
• Weekends: Every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday or Friday/Saturday).
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS (AHA).
• Experience required: 2 years ER experience preferred; minimum experience explicitly specified as 0.
• Additional notes: Self-scheduling available, block scheduling if possible.

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