Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED
- Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Macomb, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Room RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring an active IL RN license and ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

• Acute care Emergency Room/Department setting with 11 beds/trauma bays
• Not a designated trauma level, STEMI, or stroke center facility
• Averages 40 patients treated per day
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:3 or 1:4
• Uses Cerner EMR charting system
• 12-hour night shifts with a 36-hour per week schedule
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Occasional floating to task required
• No mandatory call, though open call shifts are available to pick up
• Common diagnoses include cardiac, respiratory, and GI cases
• One triage room utilized only when patient rooms are full, not staffed separately
• ER holds are intermixed and managed by ER RNs
• Two safe behavioral health rooms located within the ER, not separate
• In-house security available but not 24/7 coverage
• 24/7 ED physician coverage with 12-hour NP coverage
• Charge nurse carries a patient load; house supervisor available after 3pm daily
• ER Techs provide 24/7 support; PRN sitters available with agency staff occasionally required to sit
• Respiratory therapy handles ABGs, intubation, EKGs, and breathing treatments
• RT equipment includes ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and Vapotherm
• Nihon Koden telemetry monitors used; RNs responsible for reading their own strips
• X-ray and CT not located in the ER; portable x-ray available and STAT stroke head CTs transported and monitored by ER staff
• RNs attempt initial IV blood draws with phlebotomy assistance thereafter;
  Steri-path used for blood culture draws

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 3 years of experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), and PALS (AHA)
• SANE certification required as of January 2023
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must be hardworking and reliable

• Provide direct patient care in a busy ER treating an average of 40 patients per day
• Manage ER holds intermixed within the department
• Troubleshoot RT equipment as needed
• Read own telemetry strips using Nihon Koden monitors
• Transport and monitor STAT stroke head CT patients within the ER
• Unit-specific orientation varies by experience, typically including a 1:1 first week with the department clinical care coordinator
• Dress code requires grey scrub tops and black pants
• Scheduling follows a 6-week schedule with various due dates
• Up to 2 cancellations allowed per 13-week assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-759992. 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.

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.