RN - ER

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Emergency Room Duration: 26 weeks Shift: 12-Hour Days, 4 x 12's Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Active Illinois license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ENPC or PALS, TNCC or TNS Must-Have: Candidates must have required certifications. General nursing skills are necessary. Preferably, applicants should have at least 2 years of nursing experience and at least 1 prior travel assignment. SANE RN experience preferred. Experience working at a teaching hospital is preferred. Description: The emergency room serves a wide variety of patients, from newborns to the elderly, with various complaints. Patients range from minor cases to critically ill individuals, including cardiac arrest, strokes, and heart attacks. Level 1 and 2 trauma patients receive care in a specialized trauma bay, managed by a trauma team. Travelers may care for trauma patients once stabilized and transferred to a different unit. Nurses in the emergency department should be proficient in titrating various IV drips, including vasopressors and cardiac medications. A minimum of three attending physicians are staffed in the emergency room at all times. There are two charge nurses on each shift, one overseeing incoming patients and telemetry. A house supervisor is available 24/7. Emergency department techs assist nurses, with a ratio of 1 tech for every 9 patients. Nurses must troubleshoot respiratory equipment in collaboration with respiratory therapists. While there is a monitor tech, nurses are expected to interpret and act on patient rhythms. Nurses and techs are responsible for drawing labs. Radiology staff or transport handles imaging needs. Shifts are 12 hours in duration, with various start times for day and night shifts. Travelers do not self-schedule; schedules are managed by a scheduling manager. Every other weekend work is required, with specific weekend requirements based on the shift. Holidays are also required based on departmental needs. There is no on-call requirement for travelers. Floating to assist on other units is rare and not a primary expectation for ED nurses. Scrub colors should be tasteful and professional, with only solid-colored shirts permitted underneath.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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