Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Galesburg, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel ER Registered Nurse (ER RN) – 13-week assignment in Galesburg, IL (zip 61401) at a Level II Trauma Center. Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours for experienced emergency department (ED) nurses. Join our travel nursing team for a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency nursing role in a welcoming Midwest community.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
• Location: Galesburg, Illinois (Galesburg, IL 61401)
• Role: Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse / Emergency Department (ED) RN
• Setting: Level II Trauma Center, Emergency Department (11 rooms, 2 trauma rooms, 3 fast track)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour evenings (3:00 PM – 3:00 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Start Date: April 27, 2026

Required Qualifications (Emergency Nursing / Travel Nursing)

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois or proof of application (compact/reciprocity as applicable)
• BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA) certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Emergency Room / Emergency Department nursing experience
• Epic charting experience strongly preferred (electronic health record experience helpful for travel RN roles)
• Ability to work every other weekend and holiday
• Must pass a comprehensive drug screen (drug-free campus)

Key Responsibilities (ER RN / Trauma Nursing)

• Provide high-quality emergency care to patients across all ESI levels in a busy ED (average 58 patients/day)
• Respond to and manage trauma cases in a Level II Trauma Center; participate in trauma team activation and rapid response
• Triage, assess, and implement evidence-based interventions for medical and surgical emergencies
• Collaborate closely with in-house physicians, mid-level providers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
• Utilize Phillips monitors and interpret telemetry strips independently (no monitor techs)
• Participate in unit orientation and acclimation shifts to ensure smooth onboarding as a travel nurse
• Adhere to hospital policies and dress code (any color scrubs); assist with codes or rapid response as needed

Why this travel nursing job: Gain hands-on trauma and emergency nursing experience at a Level II Trauma Center in Galesburg, IL. This travel RN role offers guaranteed hours, competitive pay, and the opportunity to practice high-acuity emergency care while exploring a vibrant Midwest community.

Apply now: If you are an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse seeking travel nursing jobs in Illinois, submit your resume today and join our travel nursing team. Apply now to be considered for this Galesburg, IL emergency department RN assignment!

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