Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,895 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Decatur, IL
$2,895/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- ER
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 48/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/16/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Decatur, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. The position provides emergency nursing care in a high-volume, 32-bed department serving adult and pediatric patients. Responsibilities include rapid assessment, emergency response, trauma care, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and coordination of multidisciplinary services.
Job Details
- Schedule: 4 shifts of 12 hours or 3 shifts of 12 hours on nights, 7:00 PM7:30 AM, with a minimum of 48 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required as needed.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of emergency nursing experience; active Illinois nursing license or eligible application status; required certifications include Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC); experience in a combined adult and pediatric Emergency Department, Level II Trauma Center, cardiac monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, multisystem organ dysfunction or failure, 12-lead Electrocardiogram (EKG) acquisition, blood product administration, central line care, phlebotomy, intravenous therapy, continuous intravenous paralytics and sedation, emergency medications, intravenous vasopressors, procedural sedation, cerebrovascular accident (CVA), intracranial pressure monitoring, neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic trauma, pediatric emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, respiratory emergencies, chest tube management, Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), arterial blood gas interpretation, intubation, ventilated patient care, traumatic injuries, isolation precautions, and triage.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience, experience with the designated electronic medical record system, and Level I Trauma Center experience.
- Additional Information: The emergency department has 32 beds and a typical daily census of 120 patients, with a 1:4 patient ratio on days, nights, and weekends. Patient populations include neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Clinical services include stroke, ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), sepsis, trauma, abdominal pain, respiratory conditions, chest pain, fever, and headache. The department provides access to respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, physical therapy, social services, interpretation services, transportation, and unit secretary support. First-time travelers are accepted, and on-call coverage is not required.
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 #1321191. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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