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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department position on night shift, requiring an active IL RN license and multiple emergency care certifications.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Department of a Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital
• 65-bed unit with all private rooms and 2 trauma bays
• Care for a wide variety of patients from newborns to the elderly, including critically ill and trauma patients
• Level 1/2 trauma patients are cared for by a specialized trauma team, with travelers typically assisting after stabilization and transfer to a pod
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-5 based on acuity and department needs
• Titrate a wide variety of drips including vasopressors, cardiac drips, and antihypertensives
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shift schedule with set start times, non-rotating
• Every other weekend rotation required, with weekend days varying by shift
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday or based on department needs, negotiable based on contract
• No call or standby requirements
• Rare floating possible as a 'help all' to other units, primarily for permanent staff
• ED techs available at a 1:9 ratio, along with respiratory therapists and a monitor tech
• Philips cardiac monitors used, with orientation provided
• Radiology or transport staff handle X-Ray/CT transport; phlebotomy and nursing staff both draw labs
• 2 charge nurses per shift plus 24/7 house supervisor support
• Minimum of 3 attending physicians and/or mid-levels staffed at all times

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC certification required
• TNCC or TNS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred
• At least 1 prior travel assignment preferred
• SANE RN experience preferred
• Experience working in a teaching hospital with residents preferred
• Proficiency in interpreting cardiac rhythms and recognizing life-threatening arrhythmias
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a broad range of patient acuities and complaints
• Collaborate with a dedicated trauma team, charge nurses, and house supervisor for critical and trauma cases
• Trouble-shoot respiratory equipment such as vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow devices with support from respiratory therapists
• Tasteful scrubs required with solid colored shirts underneath
• Local candidates within 50 miles are eligible for a local rate
• No radius rule restricting eligibility for this position
• Time off requests may be included in the contract and are reviewed for approval based on scheduling needs