ED RN
Decatur, IL
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a Level II Trauma Center requiring 2+ years of ED experience and multiple specialty certifications.

Details

• Work in a 32-bed General Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric patients
• Level II Trauma Center with an average daily census of 120 patients
• 1:4 patient ratios on all shifts
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 or 3x12 hours (1900-0730)
• Weekend shifts required as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Cerner charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active IL RN license or ETA required to apply
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Trauma experience required, either Level I or Level II
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC
• Preferred certifications: ENPC, NRP
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Experience obtaining 12-lead EKGs
• Proficient in blood product administration, central line care, phlebotomy, and IV starts
• Experience with continuous IV paralytics, sedation, vasopressors, and procedural sedation administration
• Neurological case experience including CVA, ICP monitoring, neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, and TBI
• Orthopedic trauma case experience required
• Pediatric case experience across a wide range of conditions including abuse identification, respiratory infections, and behavioral health concerns
• Psychiatric case experience including acute psychosis, overdose, and management of violent or suicidal patients
• Respiratory case experience including chest tube management, CPAP/BiPAP, ABG interpretation, intubation, and ventilator care
• Shock/trauma case experience including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
• Isolation precautions and triage skills required
• Tele interpretation and ventilator experience required
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred

Additional Information

• Care for a high-acuity, combined adult and pediatric ED population at a Level II Trauma Center
• No block schedule accommodations available
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Requested time off ideally limited to 5 days or fewer
• Required to work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Housing in the area can be difficult to find, so early planning is recommended