Travel ED RN

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

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an Emergency Department RN with Level I trauma experience, requiring ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, and an active IL license.

• 56-bed Emergency Department with an average daily census of 175 patients
• Combined adult/pediatric emergency department setting at a Level I trauma center
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours )
• Works every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• No floating required outside of scope
• Cerner EMR used for charting

• Active IL RN license required (or in active application process with ETA to apply)
• Minimum 2 years of ED nursing experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC
• Preferred certifications: NIHSS, NRP, and TNS
• General ED experience with combined adult/pediatric population required
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required, including dysrhythmia interpretation/management, multisystem organ dysfunction management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required, including blood product administration, phlebotomy, and IV starts
• Medication administration experience required, including continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation
• Neurological case experience required for CVA, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Orthopedic splinting skills required
• Pediatric case experience required across abdominal pain, asthma, head injury, infections, poison ingestion, respiratory infections, seizures, skin disorders, and abuse identification/reporting
• Psychiatric case experience required, including acute psychosis, drug overdose, violent behavior management, and suicidal patients
• Respiratory case experience required, including chest tube insertion/management and intubation
• Isolation precautions and triage experience required
• Cerner charting experience required
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration

• Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated facility
• Floating required to other units within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Teaching hospital and Level I/II trauma experience preferred
• Any solid color scrubs permitted
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must have separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• RTO should ideally be no more than 5 days
• Candidates must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-768539. 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.