ER RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a Level 1 trauma center, requiring an active IL RN license and at least 2 years of ED experience.

Details

• Work in a 65-bed Level 1 trauma Emergency Department with 2 dedicated trauma bays, all private rooms
• Care for a wide range of patients from newborns to the elderly, including critically ill, cardiac arrest, stroke, and trauma cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-5, variable based on acuity and departmental needs
• Travelers may care for stabilized trauma patients once transferred to a pod, but will not serve as the primary trauma bay nurse
• Titrate a variety of drips including vasopressors, cardiac drips, and antihypertensives
• Department supported by a minimum of 3 attending physicians at all times, 2 charge nurses per shift, and a 24/7 house supervisor
• ED techs support the unit at a 1:9 ratio
• Respiratory therapists assist with ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow equipment
• Monitor techs are present, but RNs must be able to interpret and act on cardiac rhythms using Phillips monitors
• Radiology staff or transport handle patient transport for X-ray or CT imaging
• Nurses and techs draw labs, with phlebotomy assisting for boarders at times
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts on a fixed schedule (not rotating with days)
• Every other weekend required, with weekend definitions varying by shift
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday or based on departmental needs, negotiable within contract
• No on-call or standby requirements
• Rare floating possible as a 'help all' to other units, with no expectation to take a patient assignment outside the ED
• 48 guaranteed hours per week
• 26-week assignment length

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC or TNS
• Prior travel assignment experience preferred
• SANE RN experience preferred
• Experience at a teaching hospital with residents preferred
• Must be proficient in titrating vasopressor, cardiac, and antihypertensive drips
• Must be able to interpret and act on cardiac rhythms independently
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Information

• Local rate applies to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius rule restricting eligibility for the position
• COVID vaccination is not required
• Tasteful scrubs required with solid colored shirts underneath, no specific color mandated
• 12 hours of non-billable orientation required, during which guaranteed hours do not apply
• Travelers do not self-schedule; scheduling is managed by the scheduling manager, though time-off requests can be included in the contract for review
• Block scheduling is available when possible, often resulting in patterns such as 2 on/4 off or 6 consecutive shifts
• Cancellation policy allows up to 12 hours per 13 weeks with no penalty