Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level I Trauma Center. An active IL RN license and a minimum of 2 years ER experience are required.

Responsibilities include delivering direct emergency care in a busy ED with 28 beds, collaborating with ER staff, and maintaining EPIC EMR documentation. Rotation includes weekends and 36 hours weekly; on-site parking is available.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required
• CPI/MOAB certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Level I Trauma experience preferred but not required
• Trauma certification required
• Stroke experience and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Comfortable with vent management, critical care drips, TPA administration, and conscious sedation
• Experience with splinting assistance and basic nursing skills such as NGT placement, IV starts, foley placement, and wound care
• Strong assessment and communication skills with a focus on positive patient experience
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Responsibilities

• Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department with 28 beds, including 11 hallway beds and 4 triage rooms
• Averages approximately 120 patient visits per day
• Patient population includes sepsis, DKA, MI, stroke, IVDA, ETOH, ortho-trauma, and all types of trauma
• Predominantly geriatric patient population (65+) with multiple comorbidities
• Heavy psych and addiction population with an emphasis on acuity level 2-3 cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3-6 based on acuity
• ER Tech to patient ratio of 1:14 based on acuity
• Rotating shifts including 10a-10p and 2p-2a
• Standard schedule of 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required, typically every 3rd weekend
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• No floating required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• 24/7 RT and hospitalist coverage with ER physicians and mid-level providers on site
• Provide direct emergency nursing care across a wide range of acute and trauma cases
• Work alongside ER Techs who assist with point-of-care testing, EKGs, phlebotomy, and procedure setup
• Charge nurse provides hands‑on clinical support and is actively involved in bedside care
• Facility offers 24/7 RT and hospitalist coverage along with dedicated ER physicians and mid-level providers
• Orientation includes NEO and one shift of unit orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 50% of holidays within the contract
• RTO requests must be approved through the unit manager
• Staff participate in self‑scheduling once the schedule is balanced
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free on‑site parking available
• First‑time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible

Skills

ER nursing

Assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

IL RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NIHSS certification

TNCC certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Pyxis

Phillips monitors

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring an active IL RN license and at least 2 years of ER experience.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required
• CPI/MOAB certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Level I Trauma experience preferred but not required
• Trauma certification required
• Stroke experience and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Comfortable with vent management, critical care drips, TPA administration, and conscious sedation
• Experience with splinting assistance and basic nursing skills such as NGT placement, IV starts, foley placement, and wound care
• Strong assessment and communication skills with a focus on positive patient experience
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Responsibilities

• Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department with 28 beds, including 11 hallway beds and 4 triage rooms
• Averages approximately 120 patient visits per day
• Patient population includes sepsis, DKA, MI, stroke, IVDA, ETOH, ortho-trauma, and all types of trauma
• Predominantly geriatric patient population (65+) with multiple comorbidities
• Heavy psych and addiction population with an emphasis on acuity level 2-3 cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3-6 based on acuity
• ER Tech to patient ratio of 1:14 based on acuity
• Rotating shifts including 10a-10p and 2p-2a
• Standard schedule of 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required, typically every 3rd weekend
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• No floating required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• 24/7 RT and hospitalist coverage with ER physicians and mid-level providers on site
• Provide direct emergency nursing care across a wide range of acute and trauma cases
• Work alongside ER Techs who assist with point-of-care testing, EKGs, phlebotomy, and procedure setup
• Charge nurse provides hands‑on clinical support and is actively involved in bedside care
• Facility offers 24/7 RT and hospitalist coverage along with dedicated ER physicians and mid-level providers
• Orientation includes NEO and one shift of unit orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 50% of holidays within the contract
• RTO requests must be approved through the unit manager
• Staff participate in self‑scheduling once the schedule is balanced
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free on‑site parking available
• First‑time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible

Benefits

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

Job ID: P-742174

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