Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,280 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) located in Rockford, Illinois. This position involves floating to the Emergency Department at a facility that provides Level 1 Trauma Center services. The role requires evening and night shifts, with rotations including weekends and holidays. The RN will provide high-quality care in a fast-paced environment, utilizing clinical expertise and adhering to hospital policies and standards of care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Evening / Night Shift hours (12-hour shifts) with a minimum of 36 hours per week and rotation including weekends and holidays.
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois RN licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and either Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Triage Nursing Specialty (TNS). Graduate of an accredited nursing program; education verification required. Minimum 0 years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an Emergency Department at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Additional Information: The position involves utilizing the nursing process, administering medications and treatments, documenting care, performing assessments, developing care plans, participating in performance improvement activities, and supporting a patient-centered approach through critical thinking and escalation when necessary.

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 #1298137. 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