Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

High pay and bonuses

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ER RN for a Level II Trauma Center in Illinois. The role requires active IL licensure and at least 2 years of ED trauma experience.

Responsibilities include providing care to adult and pediatric patients in a 32-bed ED with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, night shifts, and potential floating within the hospital or to affiliates. Cerner EMR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license or ETA required at time of application.
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience.
• Level I or II Trauma experience required.
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC (ENPC and NRP preferred).
• AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Serve general Emergency Department patients in a Level II Trauma Center.
• Work in a 32-bed ED with 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Night shift schedule: 4x12 or 3x12 hours (1900-0730).
• Weekend shifts required as needed; no on-call requirements.
• Floating within hospital or to nearby affiliates as needed.
• Operate Cerner EMR; knowledge preferred.

Skills

IL RN license

ED trauma experience

ACLS/BLS/NIHSS/PALS/TNCC

ECG & dysrhythmia

IV therapy & phlebotomy

Isolations/PPE

Cerner EMR experience

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a Level II Trauma Center emergency department requiring active IL licensure and at least 2 years of ED trauma experience.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license or ETA required at time of application
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Level I or Level II Trauma experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC (ENPC and NRP preferred)
• AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG required
• Experience with IV therapy and phlebotomy including central line care, blood product administration, and starting IVs required
• Experience with emergency medications including IV vasopressors, continuous IV sedation/paralytics, and procedural sedation required
• Experience managing neurological emergencies including CVA, ICP monitoring, and traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries required
• Ortho-trauma case experience required
• Pediatric case experience required, including asthma, burns, seizures, abuse identification, and respiratory infections
• Psychiatric case experience required, including acute psychosis, overdose, and management of violent or suicidal patients
• Respiratory case experience required, including intubation, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and chest tube management
• Shock/trauma case experience required, including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and triage required
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred

Responsibilities

• General Emergency Department serving combined adult and pediatric patients in a Level II Trauma Center
• 32-bed ED with an average daily census of 120 patients
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio for all shifts
• Night shift schedule (4x12 or 3x12 hours, 1900-0730)
• Weekend shifts required as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
• Cerner EMR used, experience preferred
• Work within a Level II Trauma Center, 280-bed acute care hospital
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Requested time off should ideally not exceed 5 days
• Candidates must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs