Emergency Room RN
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$2,135/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Emergency Room Nursing Position in Peoria, Illinois. This role involves providing skilled emergency nursing care at a Level 1 trauma designated facility. The position requires managing a wide variety of patient conditions, from minor complaints to critically ill cases, including trauma, stroke, and cardiac emergencies. The shift is scheduled for evening hours, with adaptability to department needs.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour evening shifts, starting from 01:00 PM to 01:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license, minimum of 2 years of emergency room nursing experience, certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC or TNS. Candidates must have at least one prior travel assignment. Recent SANE RN experience and experience in teaching hospital environments are preferred.
- Required skills include general nursing proficiency, ability to titrate vasopressor and cardiac drips, and interpret ECG rhythms.
- Department notes: The unit has patient ratios of 1:35 depending on acuity, with specialized trauma care teams. Capable of troubleshooting ventilators and medical equipment; nurses will work alongside respiratory therapists and radiology staff.
- Team Staffing: The shift is staffed with at least three attending physicians, two charge nurses, a house supervisor, ED techs at a ratio of 1:9, and other support staff.
- Floats are occasionally performed to assist other units as needed; however, this is rare and typically not for travelers.
- The position starts on 08/17/2026.
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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