Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Freeport, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days, evenings
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

• License
  
  Required:
  
  Illinois (IL) license required to submit
• Experience:
  
  3+ years ER experience
• Moderate sedation required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Flexibility with rotating start times required

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS or ENPC
• TNS or TNCC
• NIHSS

• Community Hospital (Non-trauma)
• STEMI/Stroke Ready
• 24 ED beds (includes 4 behavioral health safe rooms)
• 60–80 patients per 24 hours
• Ratios: 1:4–5 (based on acuity & staffing)
• No separate Fast Track (intermixed)
• Triage in department (travelers typically not assigned) – ESI system
• Security in-house 24/7

Neonates to geriatrics; respiratory viruses, MI, MVA, general emergencies; acute critical care cases; may manage extended holds depending on weather; common drips: all critical care drips

• Moderate sedation
• Lumbar puncture assistance
• Strong EKG interpretation (RNs read & interpret)
• Must be comfortable with vented/critical patients

• ED Techs (CNA/EMT/Paramedic) – EKGs, blood draws, wound care, transport
• House Supervisor 24/7
• Charge Nurse (days)
• 24/7 provider coverage (MD + Midlevel based on volume)
• RT available/on-call support

• 12-hour shifts: 7a–7p, 10a–10p, 11a–11p, 12p–12a, 7p–7a
• Every other weekend (or per unit needs)
• Holiday rotation (likely to work some holidays)
• No call required
• Floating: may float to MS, Tele, ICU; typically helping hands; full assignment if experienced

Scrubs: solid professional colors. Orientation: 2 x 12-hour shifts + HR onboarding.

⚠️ Must disclose any previous employment at FHN Memorial for DNU check.

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance