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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 26 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a Level 1 trauma center, requiring an active IL RN license and at least 2 years of ED experience.
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Work in a 65-bed Level 1 trauma Emergency Department with 2 dedicated trauma bays, all private rooms
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Care for a wide range of patients from newborns to the elderly, including critically ill, cardiac arrest, stroke, and trauma cases
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-5, variable based on acuity and departmental needs
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Travelers may care for stabilized trauma patients once transferred to a pod, but will not serve as the primary trauma bay nurse
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Titrate a variety of drips including vasopressors, cardiac drips, and antihypertensives
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Department supported by a minimum of 3 attending physicians at all times, 2 charge nurses per shift, and a 24/7 house supervisor
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ED techs support the unit at a 1:9 ratio
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Respiratory therapists assist with ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow equipment
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Monitor techs are present, but RNs must be able to interpret and act on cardiac rhythms using Phillips monitors
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Radiology staff or transport handle patient transport for X-ray or CT imaging
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Nurses and techs draw labs, with phlebotomy assisting for boarders at times
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EPIC EMR used for charting
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12-hour night shifts on a fixed schedule (not rotating with days)
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Every other weekend required, with weekend definitions varying by shift
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Holiday coverage required every other holiday or based on departmental needs, negotiable within contract
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No on-call or standby requirements
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Rare floating possible as a 'help all' to other units, with no expectation to take a patient assignment outside the ED
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48 guaranteed hours per week
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26-week assignment length
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Active IL RN license required
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Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC or TNS
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Prior travel assignment experience preferred
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SANE RN experience preferred
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Experience at a teaching hospital with residents preferred
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Must be proficient in titrating vasopressor, cardiac, and antihypertensive drips
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Must be able to interpret and act on cardiac rhythms independently
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Negative drug screen required for all panels
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Local rate applies to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
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No radius rule restricting eligibility for the position
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COVID vaccination is not required
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Tasteful scrubs required with solid colored shirts underneath, no specific color mandated
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12 hours of non-billable orientation required, during which guaranteed hours do not apply
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Travelers do not self-schedule; scheduling is managed by the scheduling manager, though time-off requests can be included in the contract for review
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Block scheduling is available when possible, often resulting in patterns such as 2 on/4 off or 6 consecutive shifts
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Cancellation policy allows up to 12 hours per 13 weeks with no penalty
