Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,820 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Decatur, Illinois This position is for an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) at a Level II Trauma Center. The role involves providing advanced emergency care in a busy, 32-bed Emergency Department with an average daily census of 120 patients. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment. The assignment requires working either 4x12-hour night shifts (19:00-07:30) or 3x12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 4 days per week, minimum 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois RN license or ETA, minimum 2 years of emergency department experience, and certifications including ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC.
• Preferred Qualifications: Cerner charting experience, previous charge nurse experience, and community hospital or Level II trauma center experience.
• Additional Information: Candidates must have active Illinois license or ETA to apply. Float within scope to meet facility needs. No on-call required. Must be adaptable to a block schedule. Staffing involves general emergency department care, trauma, pediatric emergencies, and a broad scope of critical procedures. Candidates should be prepared to perform a wide variety of clinical skills including interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of multisystem organ failure, IV therapy, trauma procedures, and neurovascular assessments.

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 #1265573. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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