Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,660 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: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Nights Located in Illinois. This role involves providing high-quality emergency care in a 21-bed acute care hospital setting. The ER Nurse will deliver compassionate, efficient patient care during night shifts, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and patient safety standards.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHSS, PALS, NRP certifications; current license in Illinois at the time of submittal; 0 years of experience required.
• Responsibilities: Managing trauma and ED type patients, triage, interpreting dysrhythmias, managing emergency medications, starting and maintaining IVs, obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG, phlebotomy, care of ventilated patients, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHSS, NRP, PALS.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 48 hours per week.
• Submission requirements: Candidates must submit certifications, license documentation, and compliance documents by the specified deadlines.
• Additional Information: No float within scope; open to first-time travelers; clinical experience in trauma, ED, or rapid assessment areas preferred.

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 #1332168. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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