Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,311 per week in Peoria, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,311 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/26/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: Emergency Room Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Evenings Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Active state license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC Must-Have: Required certifications and general nursing skills Description: The Emergency Room cares for a wide variety of patients. Patients range from newborns to the elderly with various complaints. Nurses will encounter minor cases to critically ill patients. Common cases include strokes and heart attacks. The facility accommodates Level 1 and Level 2 trauma patients. Nurses will work with a specialized team of trauma nurses. Travelers may not be assigned to the trauma bay as primary nurses. All nurses must be proficient in managing a variety of critical patients. This includes experience with vasopressor drips and cardiac medications. The nurse-to-patient ratio may range from 1:3 to 1:5 based on acuity. There are 65 private beds and 2 trauma bays. The department is staffed with at least 3 attending physicians at all times. Charge nurses oversee incoming patients and departmental needs. House supervisors are available 24/7 for additional support. Emergency techs assist nurses, with a ratio of 1:9. Nurses are expected to troubleshoot respiratory equipment. Nurses will be expected to interpret cardiac rhythms. Nurses and techs both perform lab draws, while phlebotomy may also assist. 12-hour shifts are standard. Weekend requirements involve every other weekend. Holidays will be covered based on departmental needs. Travelers do not have a call requirement. Floating to other units is rare and primarily for support. Nurses are encouraged to wear tasteful scrubs with solid-colored tops.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam