Travel Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology Laboratory - Highland Park, IL

Travel assignment, 8 weeks, 8hr days, 40 hours a week, starting November 8, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $1,928 a week in all, a taxable rate of $21.54 an hour plus $1,065.99 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Gastroenterology Laboratory. The position supports patient care before and after gastrointestinal procedures, including admissions and Phase II recovery. The role may also support procedure-room activities for qualified professionals and requires documented recovery experience.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience; Illinois licensure; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel or per diem experience.
• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts with varying start times between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.; 40 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include admitting patients, recovering patients during Phase II, and assisting in the procedure room when qualified. Orientation is scheduled during the day on the first Monday. Successful completion of an electrocardiogram (EKG) test with a score of 80% or higher is required. Submission requires an updated resume, two current complete references, an updated skills checklist, and required certifications.

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