Registered Nurse / Emergency Room

Job Summary
Emergency Room Nurse in Illinois The organization is seeking an experienced ER nurse to provide compassionate emergency care in a busy community hospital setting. This role involves managing a diverse patient population, from neonates to geriatrics, with a variety of diagnoses. The nurse will be responsible for delivering high-quality care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Location: Freeport, Illinois
• Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts starting between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week, with every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Start Date: August 10, 2026
• Required Qualifications: Certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, TNCC or TNS, NIHSS; Illinois license required; 3+ years of ER experience; moderate sedation experience; experience with lumbar puncture; ability to manage critical care drips; flexibility to rotate start times
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with emergency procedures such as lumbar puncture and moderate sedation; experience with critical care drips and trauma care
• Responsibilities: Provide emergency care to a diverse patient population, including neonatal to geriatric patients; manage critical care drips; perform blood draws and assist with wound care; handle patient transport and room stocking; collaborate with physicians and mid-level providers; monitor patients using ED monitors; perform imaging transports; utilize EMR system MEDITECH; assist with triage, patient care, and logistical support
• Support Staff: Certified nursing assistants (CNA), EMTs, paramedics, and technicians handle patient transport, vitals, and room preparation; RT staff available 24/7 for respiratory therapy needs; monitor techs required for continuous patient monitoring
• Additional Details: The department includes 24 beds, a triage area, and four behavioral health safe rooms. Security is available 24/7. Staff is expected to be flexible across all shifts with potential to float to other units if experienced. Orientation includes two 12-hour shifts with hospital HR procedures.

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.