Travel Nurse RN - GI Lab - $1,840 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN GI Lab for a travel nursing job in Highland Park, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: GI Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/12/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Gastroenterology Laboratory Procedural Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Highland Park, Illinois. This role involves assisting physicians during gastrointestinal (GI) and endoscopy procedures within a busy GI Lab environment. Candidates must bring their Illinois licensure on the first day. This position requires Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience and a minimum of two years of experience in GI Lab, Endoscopy, or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

Job Details:

• Location: Highland Park, Illinois
• Schedule: 8-hour day shift, starting between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, Epic EMR experience, at least 2 years of GI Lab, Endoscopy, PACU, Admission, and Recovery experience, and the ability to pass an EKG test with a score of 80% or higher on the first day.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in medical-surgical telehealth, preoperative and postoperative care, proficiency with Olympus scopes and endoscopy supplies from major manufacturers.
• Additional Information: Typical case volume ranges from 30 to 60 cases per day, with equipment including Olympus scopes and diverse endoscopy supplies. The role may require floating to facilities in Skokie, Evanston, and Glenbrook. No weekend work is required. Orientation occurs on Mondays, and credentials are due the Thursday before start date.
• Submission Requirements: Updated resume, one recent supervisor reference, Illinois license, skills checklist, and documentation of EKG test passing score of 80% or higher.

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 #1278363. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Gastroenterology Laboratory

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus