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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Emergency Room position providing care in a Level II trauma setting with a high daily patient volume. The role serves newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and requires experience in a large, busy emergency department, including pediatric and psychiatric care.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week and flexibility to work 3:00 p.m.3:00 a.m.; every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

Required Qualifications: At least two years of experience in a large, busy emergency department; Illinois licensure; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.

Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), and Emergency Certified Registered Nurse (ECRN) certification preferred.

Additional Information: Level II trauma setting with a 44-bed emergency department. Daily patient volume of approximately 200280 visits. Patient population includes newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Pediatric and psychiatric emergency care experience 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 1350909. 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