Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,050 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/15/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 15, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an Emergency Room night shift position requiring an active IL RN license and at least 2 years of ER experience.

Details

• Emergency Room department within a hospital setting
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 36 hours per week
• Every third weekend required (Friday/Saturday nights)
• Holiday coverage required
• No floating required
• No on-call requirements
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
• American Heart Association certifications preferred; American Red Cross accepted for BLS
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required, 5+ years preferred
• Epic EMR experience required and must be reflected in employment history
• New graduates will not be considered
• EKG test score of 80% or higher required prior to consideration
• 2 current professional references from a Supervisor/Manager/Charge in the relevant specialty within the last year
• At least one travel reference preferred
• Resume, skills checklist, and copies of certifications and license verification required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care in a fast-paced ER environment
• Complete a brief 10-15 minute interview with the hospital as part of the hiring process
• Pass an on-site EKG test on Day 1 of orientation after reviewing a provided study guide
• Orientation consists of 2-3 shifts (24-36 hours)
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must have a 12-month break in service to be considered as a traveler
• RTO maximum of 3 days for 8-week contracts
• Contract length may extend beyond the initial 8-12 weeks

American Traveler Job ID #P-770302. 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

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