Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,945 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room Nurse, located in Alton, Illinois. This position involves providing high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced acute care setting. The assignment is scheduled to start on 08/10/2026, with a focus on delivering exceptional patient outcomes while adhering to hospital protocols and standards.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Illinois license in hand at time of submittal; 1 year of emergency room nursing experience; certifications including ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, CPI; valid drivers license if applicable.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Epic charting system and prior community hospital or emergency department experience.
• Float: No float within scope to meet facility needs.
• Additional Information: Candidate must have current certifications prior to start date. RTO requests are limited to a maximum of 7 days and must be finalized at submission; no additional RTO requests are allowed after submission. All travel compliance requirements and certifications must be completed by deadline to ensure onboarding. This role involves caring for a diverse patient population, including trauma and ED-type patients, with interdisciplinary support and fast-paced procedures.

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 #1278126. 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