Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,327 per week

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Unit: Emergency Department
CLINICAL INTERVIEWS

Skills required
General ED skills: Strong IV skills, cardiac rhythm interpretation/monitoring, foley placement/management, NGT placement/management, ventilator management (esp. after post arrest), knowledgeable in STEMI/CVA/Sepsis treatments, medication titration

Strong phlebotomy skills (required), post mold (casts), perform EKGs (teach), CS, POC testing (teach), assisting with intra-facility transfers, assist with collection specimens (stool, urine), placing patients on tele monitor, assist in turning patients (ED boarding)

Required Certifications:
Required: BLS, NIH, ACLS PALS
Preferred: TNCC
ED Tech:
Required: BLS
Preferred: EKG, ACLS

Patient Ratios:
Days/Nights: 1:4-5 (5th patient will be low acuity)
ED Tech:
Support teams
2 Teams
8 beds/team

Patient Types:
Neonates-Geriatrics
10-12% Pediatrics
Chest pain, dizziness, syncope, respiratory/cardiac arrest, strokes, sepsis, ortho, respiratory

Charting System/Equipment:
EPIC (preferred)
Alaris-RNs only
Pyxis-RNs only

General Information
Beds: 24, in addition to: 6 bays, 5 beds - Fastrack
Experience:
RN: 2 years of ED experience
ED Tech:1 year with ED experience in acute care setting
First-time traveler: Yes
Avg patients/day: 120

Support on the Unit:
ED nurses (1:4-5)
Charge Nurse: occasionally with patient assignment
Designated RT 24/7
Unit secretary: Day shift only
Mobility aide: assist with lift equipment
ED educator (M-F 8H)
Physicians/NPs/PAs

About Facility
Chicago, IL
Beds: 205
Level II NICU
Primary Stroke Center
No trauma designation

Floating: None

Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: No pattern (based on needs)
Must be able to be flexible and available to work 7 days a week
4 weeks schedules, receive 2 weeks prior
No On-Call
Holiday Expectations: 1

Other notes:
Scrub Color:
RN: Navy Blue
ED Tech: Teal
Parking: Free

JOB DESCRIPTION
Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
Minimum of 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience (community or acute care setting)
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – AHA
Demonstrated ability to safely manage high‑acuity and fast‑paced emergency care
Strong assessment, critical‑thinking, and prioritization skills
Ability to function independently with minimal orientation
Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Rapid adaptation to Advocate Trinity Hospital policies, workflows, and standards of care
Consistent adherence to Just Culture, patient safety, and documentation standards
Strong situational awareness and ability to respond to rapidly changing conditions
Professional, reliable, and punctual attendance
Willingness to work assigned shifts and support departmental staffing needs

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1