Travel ER 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:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a fast-paced combined adult/pediatric ED requiring prior ER experience and IL licensure.

• Acute care hospital setting with 158 staffed beds
• General Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric population
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 6:30 to 19:00
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• No floating required outside scope
• Epic charting system used, experience preferred
• Patient ratio of 1:4

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 1-2 years of recent Emergency Department experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS
• Preferred certification: CPI
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skills required:
  
  IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, starting and maintaining IVs, care of ventilated patients, CVA management, administration of emergency medications
• Skills required:
  
  cardiac monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG, and triage
• No pending license accepted

• Provide emergency care to a combined adult and pediatric patient population in a fast-paced ED environment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for consideration
• No more than 7 days of RTO allowed, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Standard travelers may stay for an 18-month period and must take a 3-month break in service afterward
• Permanent employees of the health system must wait 1 year before returning to any facility within the system as a traveler
• Travelers with 18 months of tenure must complete a 3-month break before returning

American Traveler Job  #P-766382. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.