Emergency Room RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Registered Nurse (ER) – Peoria, Illinois

Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights
• Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts (typically 7p-7a)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Patient Population: All ages from newborns to elderly, wide variety of complaints including minor to critically ill patients, strokes, heart attacks, and Level 1/2 trauma patients
• Trauma Level: Level 1 trauma center
• Unit Size: 65 beds, all private, with 2 trauma bays
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:3-5 depending on acuity and department needs

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or TNS

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required
• SANE RN experience preferred
• Experience working in a teaching hospital with residents preferred

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

• Proficient in general nursing skills and critical care nursing in the ED setting
• Ability to titrate a wide variety of drips including vasopressors, cardiac drips, and antihypertensive medications
• Able to interpret cardiac rhythms and recognize life-threatening arrhythmias (ACLS required)
• Work collaboratively with trauma teams; travelers typically care for trauma patients after stabilization and transfer from trauma bay
• Assist with respiratory equipment troubleshooting (ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow) alongside respiratory therapists
• Draw labs alongside techs; phlebotomy may assist with boarders
• Use Phillips telemetry monitors with orientation provided

Staffing & Support

• Minimum of 3 attending physicians on duty at all times
• Two charge nurses per shift (one managing incoming patients/telemetry, the other managing department needs)
• House supervisor available 24/7
• ED techs available with a ratio of approximately 1:9
• Radiology staff handle X-ray and CT transport

Scheduling & Work Environment

• 12-hour night shifts, no day/night rotation for travelers
• Scheduling managed by scheduling manager; time-off requests considered
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend on rotation (weekends for night shift are Sat/Sun)
• Holiday shifts required every other holiday or as per department needs; negotiable
• No call or standby requirement for travelers
• Floating to other units is rare and limited to “help all” roles; ED nurses not expected to take team assignments on other units
• Dress code: tasteful scrubs with solid-colored shirts underneath; no specific scrub color required

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Orientation includes 12 non-billable hours
• Drug-free campus; negative drug screen required for all panels
• Active Illinois nursing license required or proof of application in process

This summary provides the key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this ER travel nursing assignment.