Travel ED RN

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

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a Level II Trauma Center position requiring 2+ years of combined adult/pediatric emergency department experience.

• General Emergency Department treating combined adult and pediatric populations in a Level II Trauma Center
• 32-bed ED with average daily census of 120 and 1:4 patient ratios
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 or 3x12 hours )
• Weekend shifts required as needed
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Facility does not accommodate block scheduling
• Cerner EMR experience preferred

• Active IL RN license or ETA required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Level I or Level II trauma experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC (ENPC and NRP preferred)
• AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
• Experience in cardiac monitoring including dysrhythmia interpretation/management and 12-lead EKG acquisition
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including blood product administration, central line care, and starting IVs
• Experience with emergency medications including IV vasopressors, continuous IV sedation/paralytics, and procedural sedation
• Neurological case experience including CVA, ICP monitoring, neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Orthopedic trauma case experience
• Pediatric case experience across a broad range of conditions including asthma, burns, seizures, and abuse identification/reporting
• Psychiatric case experience including acute psychosis, overdose, and managing violent or suicidal patients
• Respiratory case experience including intubation, ventilator management, chest tube care, and ABG interpretation
• Shock/trauma case experience including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
• Triage and isolation precaution/PPE experience
• Previous charge experience preferred
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

• Acute care hospital with 280 staffed beds and Level II trauma designation
• Scrub color is royal blue
• Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous PERM or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• RTO ideally limited to 5 days or fewer
• Candidates must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Floating is required of all travelers, potentially to affiliate hospitals nearby

American Traveler Job  #P-755773. 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.