Emergency Department RN
Lincoln, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in a combined adult/pediatric emergency department, requiring prior travel experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• General Emergency Department treating combined adult and pediatric patient populations
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Typical schedule includes Friday, Saturday, and one additional weekday as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license required in hand at time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of ER RN experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC (NRP preferred)
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
• Experience with charting systems required (any system)
• Skilled in emergency care across pediatric, psychiatric, respiratory, neurological, and trauma presentations
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Experience with triage, isolation precautions/PPE, and orthopedic splinting
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care for a wide range of adult and pediatric conditions including trauma, respiratory distress, cardiac events, and psychiatric emergencies
• Manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction and interpret arterial blood gases
• Perform skills such as chest tube management, central line care, and IV therapy/phlebotomy
• Administer emergency medications including vasopressors and continuous IV sedation
• Local candidates accepted
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• RTO should ideally not exceed 5 non-holiday days
• Candidates must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are not accepted for this position
• Housing availability in the area is limited