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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• 13-week assignment with 12-hour night shifts
• Level 1 trauma center emergency department with 65 private beds and 2 trauma bays
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-5 based on acuity
• Cares for a wide range of patients from newborns to the elderly, including critical and trauma cases once stabilized and moved from trauma bay
• Travelers are not primary nurses in the trauma bay but may care for stabilized trauma patients in pods
• Titrates various drips including vasopressors, cardiac drips, and antihypertensives
• Works alongside ED techs (1:9 ratio), respiratory therapists, monitor techs, and 2 charge nurses per shift
• House supervisor available 24/7
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Philips cardiac monitors used; training provided for travelers
• Radiology or transport staff handle patient transport for X-ray/CT
• Nurses and techs draw labs
• Every other weekend rotation required, with weekend days varying by shift
• Every other holiday coverage required, negotiable based on contract
• No call or standby requirements
• Rare floating possible only as a 'help all' to other units, not as primary team nurse

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS or ENPC, TNCC or TNS
• At least 1 prior travel assignment preferred
• SANE RN experience preferred
• Experience in a teaching hospital setting preferred
• Must be proficient in rhythm interpretation and recognition of life-threatening cardiac rhythms
• Must be able to titrate vasopressor and cardiac drips

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across a wide acuity range, including strokes, cardiac arrest, and trauma patients
• Scrubs must be tasteful with solid colored shirts worn underneath; no specific color required
• Local rate applies to candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
• Requested time off must be submitted with application for review and approval based on scheduling needs
• Block scheduling available when possible
• First-time travelers considered for this position