Travel Emergency Room RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED
- Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Alton, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  12 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department night shift position requiring active IL licensure and at least 1-2 years of ER experience.

• Acute care hospital setting with 158 staffed beds
• General Emergency Department treating combined adult/pediatric patients
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts, 18:30-7:00
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• No floating required outside the department
• Uses EPIC charting system

• Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, and NIHSS
• CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of recent ER nursing experience required in a fast-paced environment
• Community hospital experience preferred
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Skills required:
  
  IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, starting and maintaining IVs, care of ventilated patients, CVA management, administration of emergency medications
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG, and triage

• Provide emergency care across a combined adult and pediatric patient population
• Responsibilities include triage, cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and administration of emergency medications
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility to be considered
• No more than 7 days of RTO allowed per contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Previous permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
• Standard travelers may work up to an 18-month period before requiring a 3-month break in service

American Traveler Job  #P-766383. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Emergency Dept

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.