Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Overview

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a teaching hospital near Chicago, IL. The role requires 2+ years of ED experience and night shift availability.

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required; first‑time travelers accepted with 2+ years of ED experience
• Most recent experience must be within the last year
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and basic ED drip and medication administration
• One professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN collected within the last year required for consideration
• Candidate’s middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible

• Work in a 24‑bed Emergency Department at a 231‑bed teaching hospital located approximately 30 minutes from Chicago
• Patient population spans neonates through geriatrics with common presentations including minor traumas (MVAs), sepsis, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health, respiratory issues, cardiac issues, and AMS
• Patient‑to‑nurse ratio of 1:5; the 5th patient is low acuity and occurs during surge periods
• Travelers are not expected to work the triage area
• 12‑hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required; back‑to‑back weekends are rare
• No on‑call or call‑back responsibilities
• No floating required
• EMR:
  Epic (experience preferred); IV pump:
  Alaris; medication dispensing:
  Pyxis; bedside and central station monitoring
• Schedule built in 4‑week increments and released 1–2 weeks in advance; no self‑scheduling or block scheduling; variable start times possible
• Provide emergency nursing care across a broad acuity range including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and mental health presentations
• Department support includes ER Techs (1:10–12 ratio), a Charge RN, Rapid Response Team, phlebotomy for difficult draws, and hospitalists
• Orientation includes a brief onboarding session with a unit educator for system access and modules, followed by 1–2 shifts on the unit
• Holiday coverage required: 2 of 3 summer holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 4th) and 1 from each winter group:
  Thanksgiving Day or day after, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, New Year's Eve or New Year's Day
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved during the contract
• Scrubs must be navy blue
• No artificial nails or nail extenders permitted; natural nail tips must be kept under ½ inch
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Local candidates accepted

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs