Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,785 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) this position is located in the emergency department of a healthcare facility. The role involves delivering safe, patient-centered care through the nursing process, encompassing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The ER RN will communicate effectively with physicians regarding patient conditions and respond quickly to changes in clinical status.

Job Details

• Current and valid state Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate upon hire and must be maintained.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificate upon hire and must be maintained.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificate and/or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) upon hire and must be maintained.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation skills.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; Emergency Room (ER) setting preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• The candidate must submit a professional prime resume, two prime references, and complete the prime skills checklist for consideration.

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 #1298928. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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