Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,820 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Arlington Heights, IL
$1,820/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- ER
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/06/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room Nurse in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This position involves providing emergency nursing care in a busy hospital environment with a high volume of patients, including strokes and pediatric cases. The role requires flexibility to cover weekend shifts and possibly an additional day shift based on candidate availability.
Job Details:
- Schedule: DAY shift on Saturdays and Sundays, with the possibility of full-time hours for additional shifts.
- Required Qualifications: Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) certification, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale).
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in emergency care with a minimum of 3-5 years preferred.
- Float: Not applicable.
- Additional Information: The emergency department handles approximately 180 patients daily, with a patient mix consisting of strokes and pediatric cases. The unit comprises 44 rooms with each team responsible for 10 beds/pods. Staff, including nurses, PCAs, and physicians, are supported by a centralized geography to facilitate teamwork. On-call and holiday coverage are as needed. Orientation includes 12 hours of clinical training and 6 hours of non-billable orientation. Orientation start date is 08/26/2026.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1299734. 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