Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position available in an acute care facility. This role involves providing critical patient care in a Level 1 trauma setting, working with a diverse patient population ranging from newborns to the elderly. The position offers a dynamic environment where nurses will be responsible for managing various emergency conditions, including trauma, cardiac events, strokes, and other urgent care needs.

Job Details:

• Location: Emergency Department (ER) within an acute care facility
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts starting at 7 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• End Date: 03/29/2027
• Required Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course); minimum of 2 years of ER nursing experience
• Certifications, Education, and Experience: Active Illinois license or proof of application process, valid certifications in ACLS, BLS, and PALS or TNCC, at least 2 years of ER nursing experience, and at least 1 prior travel assignment (preferred).
• Patient Ratios: 1:3-5 based on patient acuity
• Patient Types: Wide variety, from minor to critically ill patients, including trauma, cardiac arrests, strokes, and neonatal cases
• Responsibilities:
  • Titrate all types of emergency drips including vasopressors, cardiac, and antihypertensive medications
  • Interpret patient monitor rhythms and act accordingly; ACLS certification required for rhythm recognition
  • Collaborate with physicians and mid-level providers, who staff varying shifts
  • Assist with trauma stabilization and transfer, but primary care duties may be shared with or delegated to other staff
• Additional Notes:
  • Float to other units as needed, primarily as "help all" while maintaining specialty ER responsibilities
  • No specific scrub color required, professional solid-colored scrubs preferred
  • Charting will be performed in EPIC electronic health record system
  • Staff will be oriented to Phillips monitors; proficiency in rhythm interpretation expected

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