Travel ER RN
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Travel Nurse
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:
11/09/2026 - 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 9, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a Level II Trauma Center position requiring at least 2 years of combined adult/pediatric emergency department experience.
Details- Work in a 32-bed combined Adult/Pediatric Emergency Department within a Level II Trauma Center
- Average daily census of 120 patients with 1:4 patient ratios for all shifts
- Night shift schedule of 4x12 or 3x12 hours )
- Will work weekends as needed
- No on-call responsibilities
- Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
- Cerner charting system used, with prior experience preferred
- Active IL RN license or ETA required at time of consideration
- Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
- Level I or Level II Trauma experience required
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC (ENPC and NRP preferred)
- Experience with cardiac monitoring including dysrhythmia interpretation/management and 12-lead EKG acquisition
- Experience with IV therapy and phlebotomy including blood product administration, central line care, and starting IVs
- Experience administering emergency medications, IV vasopressors, continuous IV sedation/paralytics, and procedural sedation
- Experience managing neurological cases including CVA, ICP monitoring, neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
- Experience with orthopedic trauma cases
- Experience managing pediatric cases including abdominal pain, asthma, burns, head injury, seizures, and related conditions
- Experience with psychiatric cases including acute psychosis, overdose, and management of violent or suicidal patients
- Experience with respiratory cases including intubation, ventilator management, CPAP/BiPAP, ABG interpretation, and chest tube management
- Experience with shock/trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
- Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and triage
- Experience with tele interpretations and ventilator management
- Cerner charting experience preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of adult and pediatric trauma, medical, and psychiatric cases
- Acute care hospital with 280 staffed beds and Level II trauma designation
- Royal blue scrubs required
- Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- RTO should ideally not exceed 5 days
- Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
- Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
- Floating required for all travelers within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
- Travel pairs are not accepted
American Traveler Job #P-772275. 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.
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