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Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a Level 1 Trauma Center Emergency Department RN for a 13-week evening shift assignment requiring active IL RN license and prior travel experience preferred.
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Level 1 Trauma Center Emergency Department in an acute care hospital setting
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65-bed unit with all private rooms and 2 dedicated trauma bays
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-5, variable based on acuity and department needs
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Patient population spans all ages from newborns to elderly with a wide variety of complaints, including critically ill patients, cardiac arrest, strokes, and heart attacks
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Level 1/2 trauma patients are managed in the trauma bay by a specialized trauma team; travelers may care for stabilized trauma patients once transferred to a pod
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Utilizes EPIC EMR
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12-hour evening shifts (1p-1a)
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Every other weekend rotation required (Sat/Sun for most shifts, Fri/Sat for 7a-7p 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 affecting staff rather than travelers
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Uses Phillips cardiac monitors with orientation provided to travelers
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Respiratory therapists assist with ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow equipment
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Nurses and techs draw labs, with phlebotomy assisting for boarders
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Nurses do not self-schedule but may submit time-off requests for review
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Block scheduling available, typically 2-on/4-off with alternating weekends
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Active IL RN license 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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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC or TNS
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Proficiency in vasopressor drips, cardiac drips, and antihypertensive drug titration required
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Ability to interpret and act on cardiac rhythms, including recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
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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 produce a negative drug screen for all panels
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Care for a broad range of ED patients from minor complaints to critically ill and trauma cases
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Support provided by a minimum of 3 attending physicians at all times, plus mid-levels depending on time of day
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Two charge nurses per shift manage incoming patients/telemetry and department needs, often assisting as a second nurse for traumas or critical patients
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24/7 house supervisor coverage available
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ED techs support the unit at a 1:9 ratio
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Monitor tech available, though nurses are expected to interpret their own cardiac rhythms
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12 hours of non-billable orientation provided
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Local rate available for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility, with no radius rule restricting eligibility
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Tasteful scrubs required with solid colored shirts underneath, no specific color mandated
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COVID vaccination is not required for this facility
