Travel Nurse RN - Educator - $2,225 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Educator for a travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Educator
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Nurse Educator in Rockford, Illinois. This role involves providing comprehensive diabetes education to patients and supporting the nursing mission by delivering holistic, culturally sensitive care. Candidates must bring their licensed RN (Registered Nurse) license on their first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Rockford, IL
• Specialty Name: RN EDUCATOR
• Specialty: Nurse Educator
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per day
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; RN license in Illinois and Wisconsin; approved CPR certification within 90 days; CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) certification required; valid in Illinois and Wisconsin; BSN preferred; no minimum years of experience required; must bring license on first day.
• Additional Information: The position includes variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary diabetes management team, performing patient education, documenting care, administering medications, and developing patient care plans. The RN educator acts as a patient advocate and supports performance improvement activities. Floating to various units based on clinical competency may be required.

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 #1256404. 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 / Nurse Educator

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