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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a teaching hospital near Chicago, IL, requiring 2+ years of ED experience and night shift availability.
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Work in a 24-bed Emergency Department at a 231-bed teaching hospital located approximately 30 minutes from Chicago
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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
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5; the 5th patient is low acuity and occurs during surge periods
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Travelers are not expected to work the triage area
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12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required; back-to-back weekends are rare
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No on-call or call-back responsibilities
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No floating required
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EMR: Epic (experience preferred); IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis; bedside and central station monitoring
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Schedule is built in 4-week increments and released 1–2 weeks in advance; no self-scheduling or block scheduling; variable start times possible
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Active IL RN license required
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Current BLS and ACLS required; PALS preferred
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Minimum 2 years of ED experience required; first-time travelers accepted with 2+ years of ED experience
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Most recent experience must be within the last year
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Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and basic ED drip and medication administration
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One professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN collected within the last year required for consideration
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Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
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Provide emergency nursing care across a broad acuity range including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and mental health presentations
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Department support includes ER Techs (1:10–12 ratio), a Charge RN, Rapid Response Team, phlebotomy for difficult draws, and hospitalists
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Orientation includes a brief onboarding session with a unit educator for system access and modules, followed by 1–2 shifts on the unit
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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}
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Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved during the contract
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Scrubs must be navy blue
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No artificial nails or nail extenders permitted; natural nail tips must be kept under ½ inch
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Free parking available in designated areas
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Local candidates are accepted
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Former employees of Advocate Health or any subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
