Travel ER RN - $2,434 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department, requiring ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications along with an active IL RN license.

Details

• Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department with 65 all-private beds, including 2 trauma bays
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-5 based on acuity and department needs
• Patient population spans newborns to elderly, from minor complaints to critically ill trauma, stroke, and cardiac arrest cases
• Trauma patients are managed by a dedicated trauma team; travelers may care for stabilized trauma patients once transferred to a pod
• Utilizes EPIC EMR
• Evening shift schedule (3P-3A), 12-hour shifts, 48 hours guaranteed per week
• Every other weekend rotation required, with weekend days varying by shift
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday or per department needs, negotiable per contract
• No on-call or standby requirements
• Rare floating possible as a 'help all' to other units, primarily not assigned to travelers
• ED staffed with a minimum of 3 attending physicians, 2 charge nurses, and 24/7 house supervisor coverage
• ED techs support the unit at a 1:9 ratio
• Respiratory therapists assist with ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow equipment
• Philips cardiac monitors used, with monitor tech support; RNs must independently interpret and act on rhythms
• Nurses and techs perform lab draws; radiology or transport handles X-ray/CT transport

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC or TNS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred
• At least 1 prior travel assignment preferred
• SANE RN experience preferred
• Experience at a teaching hospital with residents preferred
• Proficiency in titrating vasopressor, cardiac, and antihypertensive drips required
• Ability to recognize and act on life-threatening cardiac rhythms required
• Negative drug screen required across all panels

Additional Information

• Care for a wide variety of critical and non-critical patients including strokes, heart attacks, and cardiac arrest cases
• Travelers do not self-schedule; shifts are assigned by the scheduling manager with time-off requests reviewed for approval
• Block scheduling available when feasible, often in rotations such as 2-on/4-on or 6 consecutive shifts
• Cancellation policy allows for the equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty
• Scrubs of any color accepted, but must be tasteful with only solid-colored shirts underneath
• Local rate applies for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius rule restricting eligibility for this position
• COVID vaccination is not required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-752710. 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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