Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,895 per week

Cross Country Nurses — Springfield, IL

$2,895/wk

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Specialty
ER
Type
Travel
Shift
Nights
Hours
48/week
Duration
13 weeks
Start
11/02/2026

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/02/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 48 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room Registered Nurse in the Illinois region. This role involves providing urgent care for adult and pediatric patients within a fast-paced, 56-bed emergency department. The position requires experienced clinicians capable of managing a variety of emergency cases and utilizing Cerner electronic charting systems.

Job Details

  • Position / Specialty: ER / Emergency Room
  • Location: Illinois
  • Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week
  • Start Date: 11/02/2026
  • End Date: 02/01/2027
  • Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois license or in application process with ETA, minimum 2 years of ER experience, ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications, active certification in Cerner charting system
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Level I or Level II trauma center, previous charge nurse experience, and community hospital experience
  • Additional Information:
    • General emergency department experience with adult and pediatric patient care
    • Skills required include cardiac monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of multisystem organ failure, and advanced emergency procedures such as intubation and chest tube management
    • Skills in managing complex trauma cases and psychiatric emergencies are necessary
    • Cross training to float within scope to meet the facility's needs may not be required; discussions with management preferred
    • This role involves handling trauma, neurological, orthopedic, and pediatric emergencies with a focus on rapid assessment and intervention
    • Candidates must be able to work within a busy 56-bed emergency department with a patient census averaging 175 per day
    • Candidates should have or will have an active Illinois license or be in the application process with an ETA
    • COVID-19 vaccination is not required; Flu vaccination is mandatory unless exempted for medical or religious reasons

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 #1331514. 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

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$2,895/wk

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