Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,267 per week

Talent4Health; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent4Health seeks a travel nurse RN for the ED in Kankakee, Illinois. The role is an ED travel assignment with 36 hours per week, consisting of two shifts of 12 hours (evenings and nights). Start date 01/05/2026 for a 13-week duration.

Requires active ER experience and travel nursing background, plus EPIC EMR proficiency. The position targets candidates willing to travel locally, with unit notes highlighting an ER focus and a comprehensive support team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent ER experience.
• Travel experience is required.
• EPIC EMR experience required.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC (TNCC may be waived).

Skills

ER nursing

Patient assessment

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Kankakee, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years recent ER experience (more preferred)
• Travel experience: Required
• EPIC experience: Required
• Certifications:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • TNCC (may be waived with strong ER experience)

Required Certifications

ACLS, BLS Certification, PALS, TNCC c

Shift Notes

3p-3a

Unit Notes – ER | RN

• Local candidates accepted within 20–50 miles
• Under 50 miles from facility

Facility & Department Overview

• Department: Emergency Room
• Stroke & STEMI receiving
• Fast Track: Yes – 8 beds
• Triage: Separate triage area
  • Travelers may triage
  • Uses ESI triage algorithm
• Holding Area: Intermixed within ER
• Psych/Seclusion Rooms: Yes (staffed by ER nurses)
• Security: 24/7 (stationed in ER during peak times)
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Stroke, STEMI
• Pediatrics: respiratory illness, fractures
• Travelers may work trauma if experienced

Clinical Support & Equipment

• Common Drips: All critical care drips
• Providers: MDs and Mid-Levels
  • Peak coverage: 2 MDs + 3 Mid-Levels
• Charge Nurse: Team lead 24/7
• Support Staff:
  • LPNs (nights)
  • Techs & paramedics (IVs, tech duties)
• Labs/EKGs: Performed by RNs and Techs
• Respiratory Therapy:
  • 24/7 coverage
  • Responds to all codes
  • Manages all RT equipment (not housed in ER)
• Imaging:
  • X-Ray & CT next door
  • RN transports critical patients
  • Transport available 9a–9p, RN transport after 9p

Scheduling

• Shift Lengths: 5–12 hours
• Start Times: 6a, 8a, 10a, 12p, 1p, 3p, 6p
• Scheduling: Set by manager; block scheduling attempted
• Weekends: Every other
• Holidays: Every other
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating: None

Orientation & Dress Code

• Orientation: 1 × 12-hour unit-specific shift
• Scrubs: Caribbean Blue

About Talent4Health

A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US.

With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for!

Why Choose us?

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• Proficiency : Our seasoned team of professionals has years of experience and we are dedicated to provide the highest quality service to our clients and candidates.
• Personalized service : We understand that every candidate is unique, and we work closely with each one to develop a customized plan that meets their specific needs.
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