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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. This position provides emergency nursing care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a Level II trauma setting. The role involves caring for a high-volume emergency department with approximately 120 daily visits and a patient ratio of 1:4.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM7:30 AM, with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 48 hours per week; schedules may be 4x12s or 3x12s. Weekend coverage is required as needed, and on-call shifts are not required.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of emergency nursing experience Active Illinois nursing license or eligibility for an Illinois license Experience in a general emergency department serving combined adult and pediatric populations Experience in a Level II trauma center Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Basic Life Support (BLS) certification National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge nurse experience Experience with electronic health record charting systems Level I trauma experience Additional Information: Patient care includes stroke, ST-elevation myocardial infarction, sepsis, trauma, abdominal pain, respiratory conditions, chest pain, fever, and headache cases. Clinical responsibilities include triage, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, 12-lead electrocardiogram acquisition, central-line care, phlebotomy, intravenous access, blood product administration, intravenous vasopressors, continuous sedation, emergency medications, and procedural sedation. Required respiratory competencies include chest tube management, continuous positive airway pressure, bilevel positive airway pressure, arterial blood gas interpretation, intubation assistance, and care of ventilated patients. Required neurological, orthopedic, psychiatric, pediatric, and trauma competencies include cerebrovascular accident care, intracranial pressure monitoring, neurotrauma, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic trauma, acute psychosis, overdose, suicidal patients, violent behavior management, seizures, burns, abuse recognition and reporting, near drowning, poison ingestion, traumatic amputation, and gunshot wounds. The role requires adherence to isolation precautions and use of personal protective equipment. First-time travelers are accepted. Floating may occur within the clinicians scope of practice to meet operational needs. The patient population includes neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

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 Posted Date: 2026-10-18 Cross Country Job ID 1321191. 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