Travel Emergency Room RN - $1,890 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room Nurse in Rockford, Illinois. This full-time position involves night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a schedule that includes every other weekend and a holiday rotation. The role requires delivering high-quality emergency care in a busy hospital environment, adhering to established protocols and ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.

Job Details:

• Position: Emergency Room Nurse
• Location: Rockford, Illinois
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois nursing license; American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA ACLS) certifications; minimum of 2 years experience in a large busy hospital setting; Pediatric experience required; residence outside of a 50-mile radius of the facility; High school diploma or equivalent; active nursing license in Illinois.
• Preferred Qualifications: Peds experience in an emergency setting.
• Additional Information: Facility fix notes indicate the need for candidates familiar with hospital protocols, able to handle high patient volumes, and comfortable working all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays.

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 #1293737. 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