Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,394 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Peoria, Illinois

Travel to Peoria, Illinois, and join a fast-paced Emergency Department team where your ER nursing skills can make an immediate impact. Located in the welcoming riverfront city of Peoria (61637), this opportunity places you in a community known for its friendly atmosphere, convenient amenities, and strong Midwest charm. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers high-acuity emergency care in a supportive Midwest healthcare setting.

Ideal for an experienced Emergency Room RN who thrives in a dynamic acute care environment, this role includes 12-hour evening/night shifts (3P-3A), strong teamwork, and the chance to care for a wide range of patients from minor illnesses to critical trauma cases.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Time: 3P-3A
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Schedule: Every other weekend; holiday coverage as needed
• Charting System: EPIC
• Setting: Acute care Emergency Department

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or proof that the application process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of recent nursing experience required; 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC (or TNS)
• Strong ability to manage high-acuity patients and interpret cardiac rhythms
• Experience with IV drips and titration, including vasopressors and cardiac medications, preferred
• Comfort working in a busy teaching hospital or acute care environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to patients across the lifespan, from newborns to older adults
• Care for a broad range of emergency cases, including trauma, stroke, cardiac events, and critical illness
• Monitor, titrate, and manage IV drips according to patient needs and department protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, ED technicians, respiratory therapy, and the broader care team
• Respond quickly to changing patient conditions and prioritize care in a fast-paced Emergency Department
• Interpret telemetry rhythms and act promptly on life-threatening changes
• Assist with trauma and critical care situations as part of a coordinated ED team
• Support patient flow, including lab collection, stabilization, and coordination with ancillary services

Apply now to join this Travel Emergency Room RN opportunity in Peoria, Illinois, and bring your emergency nursing expertise to a high-performing healthcare team.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #514619. 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: ER

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