Emergency Room RN
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse - Day shift in a Level 1 trauma center. This position involves caring for a wide variety of patients ranging from newborns to the elderly with diverse complaints, including critically ill patients and those experiencing cardiac events, strokes, and trauma. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on critical care skills and certification adherence.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts with start times at 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., or 9:00 a.m.; minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or TNS (Trauma Nurse Specialist)
• Education/Experience: At least 2 years of nursing experience and one prior travel assignment preferred. Candidates must hold an active Illinois nursing license or have initiated the application process.
• Department Notes:
  • Local rate policies apply to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles.
  • Orientation hours are non-billable, with mandatory 12 hours of orientation.
  • Nurses work with a patient ratio of approximately 1:3 to 5, depending on acuity.
  • The ER is staffed with physicians and mid-level providers, with a minimum of 3 attendings per shift.
  • ED techs and radiology staff support patient care.
  • All nurses must be able to interpret Phillips monitor rhythms and manage life-saving drips such as vasopressors and cardiac medications.
  • Floating to other units is rare but possible; nurses will serve as "help all."
  • No specific scrub color required; solid colored shirts are acceptable.
• Additional Notes:
  • The position begins on 09/28/2026 and ends on 03/29/2027.
  • Shift hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Candidates are expected to meet compliance requirements including active licensure and certifications.

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