Travel ER RN

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

Assignment Overview

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

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a Level 2 Trauma Center requiring at least 2 years of ER experience and an active IL RN license.

• Acute care setting in a 22-bed Emergency Department, including 8 hallway beds, 1 trauma bed, 1 negative pressure room, 1 double bed, and 1 pediatrics-specific room
• Accredited Chest Pain and Stroke Center with a Level 2 Trauma designation
• Fast Track area with 3 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4
• 12-hour night shifts
• Every other weekend required, with night weekend shifts on Friday and Saturday
• No call or standby requirements
• No holiday requirements
• Floating required on a rotation basis; travelers participate but are not solely responsible for floating, and do not take patient assignments while floating
• Charts in EPIC
• Common patient presentations include chest pain, GI complaints, fast track cases, gunshot wounds, drop-off traumas, and behavioral health patients
• Pediatric volume averages 8% monthly
• Behavioral health crisis and psych assessments are managed by a contracted group
• ED techs staffed across shifts to support nursing care
• Charge Nurse coverage 24/7, with day charge not taking patients
• RNs use ventilators as part of standard ER equipment
• RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting their own 12-lead EKGs and monitor strips

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (AHA) required
• TNCC or TNS and NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience with behavioral health patients and stroke competencies required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

• Provide direct patient care across a high-acuity ER population including trauma, cardiac, stroke, and behavioral health cases
• Expected to float within the department per a rotation log, performing tasking interventions or patient safety monitoring rather than full assignments
• Unit/department orientation consists of 2-3 shifts, adjustable based on need
• Dress code requires navy blue scrubs and tattoos must be covered
• Local candidates accepted with a reduced local bill rate for those within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius rule restricts eligibility for this position
• Requested time off must be submitted at time of consideration

American Traveler Job  #P-776199. 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.