Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,311 per week in Peoria, IL

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: Emergency Room - Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience License: Active Illinois RN License or confirmation that application process has been initiated Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Required certifications, general nursing skills, and at least 1 prior travel assignment Description: The unit serves a diverse patient population, including all age groups, from newborns to the elderly. Respiratory therapists are available as needed, and nurses are responsible for administering respiratory treatments.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: Emergency Room - Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience License: Active Illinois RN License or confirmation that application process has been initiated Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Required certifications, general nursing skills, and at least 1 prior travel assignment Description: The unit serves a diverse patient population, including all age groups, from newborns to the elderly. We provide care for a wide variety of complaints, ranging from minor injuries to critically ill patients. Common conditions treated include strokes, heart attacks, and related emergencies. Critically ill patients and those requiring immediate intervention are managed by specialized teams. Our nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:6. On average, we see approximately 233 patients in the emergency department daily. Two charge nurses are present on each shift, with one focusing on incoming patients and telemetry. A house supervisor is available around the clock to support nursing staff. Emergency department technicians assist nurses with various duties, maintaining a ratio of 1:9. Respiratory therapists are available as needed, and nurses are responsible for administering respiratory treatments. Nurses are expected to interpret and act on telemetry readings from Phillips monitors. Both nurses and emergency department technicians perform lab draws. We operate on 12-hour shifts, with weekend scheduling rotating every other weekend. Holiday requirements are also in place based on departmental needs. Scrub color is not specified, but prints are not allowed. Cancellations may occur up to 12 hours every 13 weeks. The charting system used is EPIC.