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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Emergency Room, Illinois. The role provides emergency care on a night schedule in a 12-hour shift setting, with responsibility for managing critical patients and administering emergency infusions. First-time travelers are welcome when the required emergency room experience and certifications are met.

Job Details Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; every other weekend or every third weekend.

Required Qualifications: At least 12 months of Emergency Room experience; Illinois nursing license required; Iowa or compact nursing license must be applied for upon offer acceptance; active Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is preferred, with certificates from the American Red Cross or the U.S. military also accepted.

Preferred Qualifications: First-time travelers with at least 12 months of Emergency Room experience are welcome. Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is preferred.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Experience with critical emergency infusions, including vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, and sedation, is required.

Experience with sedation, chest tubes, and port access is required. Electronic medical record experience is required. Holiday scheduling requires work on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, or New Years Eve or New Years Day, unless the unit is closed. Orientation dates are 12/14/2026 and 12/28/2026.

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 1351056. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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