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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
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Length: 26 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department position on night shift, requiring an active IL RN license and multiple emergency care certifications.
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Work in the Emergency Department of a Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital
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65-bed unit with all private rooms and 2 trauma bays
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Care for a wide variety of patients from newborns to the elderly, including critically ill and trauma patients
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Level 1/2 trauma patients are cared for by a specialized trauma team, with travelers typically assisting after stabilization and transfer to a pod
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-5 based on acuity and department needs
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Titrate a wide variety of drips including vasopressors, cardiac drips, and antihypertensives
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Uses EPIC EMR
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12-hour night shift schedule with set start times, non-rotating
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Every other weekend rotation required, with weekend days varying by shift
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Holiday coverage required every other holiday or based on department needs, negotiable based on contract
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No call or standby requirements
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Rare floating possible as a 'help all' to other units, primarily for permanent staff
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ED techs available at a 1:9 ratio, along with respiratory therapists and a monitor tech
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Philips cardiac monitors used, with orientation provided
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Radiology or transport staff handle X-Ray/CT transport; phlebotomy and nursing staff both draw labs
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2 charge nurses per shift plus 24/7 house supervisor support
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Minimum of 3 attending physicians and/or mid-levels staffed at all times
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Active IL RN license required
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Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC certification required
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TNCC or TNS certification required
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Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred
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At least 1 prior travel assignment preferred
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SANE RN experience preferred
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Experience working in a teaching hospital with residents preferred
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Proficiency in interpreting cardiac rhythms and recognizing life-threatening arrhythmias
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Negative drug screen required for all panels
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Provide emergency nursing care across a broad range of patient acuities and complaints
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Collaborate with a dedicated trauma team, charge nurses, and house supervisor for critical and trauma cases
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Trouble-shoot respiratory equipment such as vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow devices with support from respiratory therapists
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Tasteful scrubs required with solid colored shirts underneath
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Local candidates within 50 miles are eligible for a local rate
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No radius rule restricting eligibility for this position
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Time off requests may be included in the contract and are reviewed for approval based on scheduling needs
