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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a Level I trauma center night shift position requiring ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications

Details

• Work in the Emergency Department of an acute care hospital setting
• Level I trauma center with burn center and comprehensive stroke center
• 21 beds plus a rapid medical evaluation (RME) fast track area
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4, with flexing up as needed based on volume; RME can have up to 6 patients
• Treat general ER patients ranging from minor to severe diagnoses, including trauma, burn, and stroke cases
• Significant geriatric population with multiple comorbidities, along with some pediatric patients
• Administer common ER drips as part of patient care
• Charge nurse present 24/7 on each shift, taking assignments only if needed due to staffing
• ER techs assigned to each area to support patient care
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• 12-hour night shift schedule
• Every other weekend required: Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday nights
• Every other holiday required (Memorial Day Eve, July 3rd, Labor Day Eve, Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve)
• No on-call or standby requirements
• ER RNs do not typically float; if floating occurs, it is limited to helping hands only due to EPIC charting/training requirements

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current certifications required: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), and PALS
• TNCC or TNS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior Level I trauma center or comparable acute care ER experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Must produce a negative drug screen for all panels as part of the hiring process for this Drug-Free Campus

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across a range of ER cases including trauma, burn, and stroke presentations
• Work alongside a 24/7 charge nurse and dedicated ER techs for each area
• Respiratory therapy manages all ventilator and respiratory equipment in the ER
• Unit-specific orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts
• Dress code allows any color professional scrubs; hoodies are not permitted and t-shirts must display the facility emblem
• Local rate applies for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius rule restricts eligibility for this position
• COVID vaccination is not required for this position