Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse - $3,029 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Decatur, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level II Trauma Center in Illinois, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Work setting is a 280-bed acute care hospital, Level II Trauma Center
• 32-bed ED with a combined adult and pediatric patient population
• Patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:4 for all shifts
• Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts (1900–0730)
• Weekends required as needed
• Floating within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital is required of all travelers
• No on-call responsibilities
• Charting is performed in Cerner (experience preferred)

Requirements

• Active IL RN license (or ETA) required
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), PALS, and TNCC — AHA and Red Cross cards accepted; RQI AHA cards are not accepted
• Experience in a general emergency department with combined adult/pediatric population required
• Level II Trauma Center experience required
• Cardiac monitoring skills required: dysrhythmia interpretation and management, 12-lead EKG acquisition, and management of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required: blood product administration, central line care/management, phlebotomy, and starting IVs
• Medication administration skills required: continuous IV paralytics, continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation
• Neurological case experience required: CVA, ICP monitoring, neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Orthopedic trauma experience required
• Pediatric case experience required across a broad range of conditions including asthma, burns, seizures, psychiatric/behavioral concerns, and more
• Psychiatric case experience required: acute psychosis, drug overdose, managing violent behavior, psychiatric holds, and suicidal patients
• Respiratory skills required: chest tube insertion/management, CPAP/BiPAP, ABG interpretation, intubation, and ventilator management
• Shock/trauma experience required: gunshot wounds and traumatic amputation
• Triage and isolation precautions experience required
• Telemetry interpretation and ventilator experience required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• This is a Magnet-recognized, acute care hospital environment
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Scrub color: royal blue
• Free parking is available with a permit obtained during orientation
• Candidates must be prepared to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• RTO of up to 5 days is generally accommodated; requests exceeding 5 days require facility approval
• Former permanent or PRN employees of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-713098. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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