Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

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

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

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/13/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Emergency Room (ER) nursing opportunity in a healthcare facility located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This position involves providing acute care to a diverse patient population, including numerous stroke cases and patients from various nursing homes. The role offers flexible scheduling on weekends, with options for full-time hours for qualified candidates, supporting a high-acuity environment with a census of around 180 patients daily.

• Schedule:
  
  Days, every Saturday and Sunday; additional third shift available if desired. Shift hours are 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Illinois nursing license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification, Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of ER experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience in stroke care and working in a high-volume ER environment.
• Additional Information:
  The ER contains 44 rooms with approximately 10 beds per pod, primarily serving patients with strokes and other acute conditions. The team comprises nurses, patient care technicians, and physicians, with staffing ratios of 1:4 or 1:6 in triage. All staff are supported by a cohesive geographical layout, facilitating efficient patient care. The orientation consists of 12 hours and 6 hours non-billable hours, starting on 08/26.
  
  On-call, holiday, and other operational requirements are as needed.

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 . 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus