Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Downers Grove, IL. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of ER experience and TNCC certification.

• Shift: Nights, 3×12 hrs (6 p.m.–6 a.m.)
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs per week
• Length: 13 weeks
• Start date:
  
  ASAP (typically 3‑4 weeks after offer receipt)
• Openings: 1

• 28‑bed Emergency Department (including 11 hallway beds and 4 triage rooms) at a 313‑bed, Magnet‑designated Level 1 Trauma Center
• Geriatric‑focused patient population (predominantly 65 + years) with multiple comorbidities and a heavy psych/ addiction population
• High‑acuity case mix including sepsis, DKA, MI, stroke, IVDA, ETOH, and all types of trauma; average 120 visits per day
• Emergency acuity scale heavily weighted toward ESI 2‑3 patients
• RN‑to‑patient ratio 1:3–6 based on acuity; ER Tech ratio 1:14
• No floating or on‑call responsibilities
• No ER physicians on shift other than the scheduled 10 a.m.–10 p.m. and 2 a.m.–8 a.m. coverage; PA covers triage 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
• EMR:
  Epic (required experience)
• Equipment:
  Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Philips bedside monitors with nurse station monitoring

• Active IL RN license
• Certifications:
  
  BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC (CPI/MOAB preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience;
  Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator management, critical care drip management, tPA administration, conscious sedation
• Skills:
  
  NGT placement, IV starts, Foley insertion, wound care, splinting
• Strong assessment, communication, and patient‑experience skills
• Minimum 1 professional reference within the past year
• Candidate’s middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

• First‑time travelers welcome
• Former employees of Advocate Health must have been separated for at least 12 months
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate – no radius restrictions
• Unit support: ER Techs (POC testing, EKG, phlebotomy, splinting, procedure setup), charge nurse, 24‑/7 RT and hospitalist coverage, phlebotomy support for difficult draws
• Orientation: new employee orientation (NEO) plus one shift of unit orientation
• Scheduling is self‑scheduled by staff; available shifts visible after schedule balance
• 50 % of holidays within contract required to be worked
• RTO requests must be approved by manager
• Scrub color: navy blue
• Free on‑site parking available

Weekly wage: $1,044  (36 hrs × $29.00 per hour)

Weekly stipend: $1,281  (includes lodging, meals & incidentals)

Estimated weekly pay range: $2,155 – $2,325, with local pay lower and travel pay higher. Tax‑free stipends comply with IRS guidelines.