Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,785 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Kankakee, IL
$1,785/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- ER
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start
- 08/31/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Kankakee, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) registered nurse in a travel capacity at the specified location. The position involves delivering safe and effective patient care within the scope of practice, primarily during night shifts. The nurse will coordinate with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a high-acuity environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Current and valid state RN license; current BLS certificate and maintain current; current ACLS certificate and maintain current; current PALS certificate and/or ENPC and maintain current; Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation; minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; ER setting experience preferred; Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Preferred Qualifications: Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Additional Information: The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in the Emergency Department. They communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and respond quickly and accurately to clinical changes. Knowledge of EMTALA regulations and reporting child/adult abuse is required. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality throughout all care activities. Responsibilities include guiding patient and family education and supervising nursing personnel within professional standards.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1298928. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room
About 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus