Emergency Room RN
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,135/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Emergency Room Nurse in Peoria, Illinois. This position involves delivering high-quality emergency care in a Level 1 trauma center. The role requires adapting to a fast-paced environment with diverse patient populations, ranging from newborns to the elderly, with varying acuity levels. This opportunity is ideal for experienced nurses seeking a challenging trauma-focused environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/17/2026.
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that application process has been initiated; certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, TNCC; at least 2 years of nursing experience; previous travel assignment preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: SANE RN experience; working in a teaching hospital setting; proficiency in titration of vasopressor drips and cardiac drips.
- Operational Details:
- Local rate applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles of the facility.
- No day/night rotation; shifts are scheduled by the staffing manager, with the possibility of block scheduling and time-off requests.
- Every other weekend and holiday work are required, based on department needs.
- Floats to other units are rare, and travelers will primarily serve as help-all in the ED.
- Emergency Department is staffed with at least 3 attendings per shift, charge nurses, and ED technicians at a ratio of 1:9; respiratory equipment troubleshooting and rhythm interpretation are expected from RNs.
- CT or X-ray transport and lab draws are performed by radiology staff or nurses and techs, respectively.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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