Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 106,000; Full time

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Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Travel RN for the Emergency Department at a Chicago area facility. IL RN license and at least 2 years ED experience are required, along with BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Scale certification.

The role involves nights on a 12-hour schedule, 36 hours per week, with 13-week assignment and start around Oct 5, 2026. EPIC EMR experience is preferred, no floating, and a flexible weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required.
• BLS, NIH Stroke Scale, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• TNCC certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required.
• Strong IV skills and cardiac rhythm interpretation required.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced ED.
• Backed by charge nurse and ED support staff.
• Flexible to work 7 days a week with a 12-hour night shift.
• Orientation includes unit educator and preceptor.
• Utilize EPIC EMR for charting.

Skills

IL RN license

ED experience

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NIH Stroke Scale

TNCC

Tools

EPIC EMR

Pyxis

Alaris

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Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 4 days ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring an active IL RN license and a minimum of 2 years of ED experience.

Details

• Emergency Department in a 205-bed hospital with a Level II NICU and Primary Stroke Center designation
• No trauma designation at this facility
• 24 beds plus 6 bays and 5 Fastrack beds
• 12-hour night shift, 7p-7a, 36 hours per week
• Average of 120 patients per day, ranging from neonates to geriatrics, with 10-12% pediatric cases
• Patient types include chest pain, dizziness, syncope, respiratory/cardiac arrest, strokes, sepsis, ortho, respiratory distress/failure, STEMI, and COVID
• RN patient ratio of 1:4-5, with ED boarding patients included in ratio and 5th patient being low acuity
• Two support teams covering 8 beds per team
• EPIC EMR preferred
• Uses Alaris and Pyxis equipment (RNs only)
• No floating required
• Weekend rotation with no set pattern based on unit needs, must be flexible to work 7 days a week
• Schedules provided 2 weeks in advance on a 4-week cycle
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• 1 shift of orientation, including 4 hours with unit educator and remainder with a preceptor

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS, NIH Stroke Scale, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• TNCC certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• Strong IV skills, cardiac rhythm interpretation/monitoring, foley and NGT placement/management, and ventilator management experience required
• Knowledge of STEMI, CVA, and sepsis treatment protocols required
• Medication titration experience required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a fast-paced, high-volume Emergency Department
• Supported by charge nurse, designated RT 24/7, unit secretary (day shift only), mobility aide, and ED educator (Monday-Friday)
• Navy blue scrub color required for RNs
• Free parking available
• 1 holiday required per year, including 1 summer and 1 winter holiday
• RTO requests coordinated directly with ED Nurse Manager and ACM
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius rules
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for a travel assignment

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$2,334/wk

Weekly Wages

$864/wk

Regular Hours

$24.00 x 36 hours/wk = $864

Weekly Stipends

$1,470/wk

Lodging

$142.00 x 7 days = $994

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,334/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,138 - $2,334. The weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, reflects the lower end of this range for local candidates and higher end of this range for travel candidates. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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Facility Information

Facility address requires login

Bed Count

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Setting

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EMR

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Teaching Facility

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American Traveler Benefits

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Health

Day 1

Day 1

401k with match

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...and many more!

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Why American Traveler?

Unmatched Support and Transparency

Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.

Empowering Technology

Find jobs, self-apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.

Exceptional Pay and Benefits

Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.

Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise

Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.

Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.