Travel ER 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:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring an ED RN for a Level II Trauma Center requiring 2+ years of combined adult/pediatric emergency experience and TNCC/NIHSS certification.

• General Emergency Department treating combined adult and pediatric patients in a Level II Trauma Center
• 32-bed unit with an average daily census of 120 patients
• 1:4 patient ratios for all shifts
• 3x12 day shift schedule, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Cerner EMR used, experience preferred

• Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC required; ENPC and NRP preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Level I or Level II trauma center experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring including dysrhythmia interpretation/management and 12-lead EKG acquisition
• Experience with IV therapy and phlebotomy including central line care, blood product administration, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience administering emergency medications, IV vasopressors, continuous IV sedation/paralytics, and procedural sedation
• Experience managing neurological emergencies including CVA, ICP monitoring, neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Experience managing respiratory emergencies including intubation, ventilator management, CPAP/BiPAP, ABG interpretation, and chest tube insertion/management
• Experience with pediatric emergency cases including asthma, burns, seizures, abuse identification, and respiratory infections
• Experience managing psychiatric emergencies including acute psychosis, overdose, and suicidal/violent patients
• Experience with orthopedic and shock/trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
• Skilled in triage and isolation precautions/PPE
• Previous charge experience preferred

• Provide emergency care across a wide range of adult and pediatric trauma, medical, and psychiatric cases in a high-acuity Level II trauma center
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Floating is required of all travelers, potentially to affiliate facilities
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 non-holiday RTO days may be accommodated
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-772276. 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.