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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a Level 1 trauma center requiring ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.

Details

• Level 1 trauma center Emergency Department with 65 all-private beds, including 2 trauma bays
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-5, variable based on acuity and department needs
• Patient population spans newborns to the elderly with a wide range of acuities, including critically ill patients, cardiac arrests, strokes, and heart attacks
• Level 1/2 trauma patients are managed by a specialized trauma team; travelers may care for stabilized trauma patients once transferred to a pod
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour shifts, 4x12s, with day, mid, and night shift options (not rotating)
• Every other weekend rotation required (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun depending on shift)
• Every other holiday required, negotiable based on contract
• No call or standby requirements
• Rare floating possible as a help-all to other units, not typically assigned to travelers
• ED techs present at a 1:9 ratio, along with respiratory therapists and a dedicated monitor tech
• 2 charge nurses per shift plus 24/7 house supervisor support
• Minimum of 3 attending physicians staffed at all times

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required, or proof that the application process has been initiated
• 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 at a teaching hospital with residents preferred
• Proficiency with vasopressor and cardiac drip titration required
• Ability to interpret and act on cardiac rhythms required

Additional Information

• Provide emergency department nursing care across a wide range of acuities and age groups
• Draw own labs alongside ED techs, with phlebotomy assisting for boarders at times
• Radiology staff or transport handle patient transport for X-Ray or CT
• Orient to Phillips cardiac monitors on site
• Scrubs must be tasteful with solid colored shirts underneath; no specific color required
• Local rate applies for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius rule restricting eligibility
• COVID vaccination is not required for this facility
• Time off requests can be included in the contract and are reviewed for approval based on scheduling needs
• Block scheduling accommodated when possible, including options like 2 on/4 off or 6 in a row