Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,254 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Freeport, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Department: ER | RN *Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, TNS or TNCC, NIHSS.* IL license required to submit - Trauma Level: Provide emergency care to our community, non trauma. Stemi/Stroke ready. Cath lab depending on day of week/hours. - # Beds: 24 in ED. - Do you have a Fast Track: No separate fast track area. Intermixed in the department. - Do you have a separate Triage area: Triage area in the department. Typically will not have travelers in triage. Use ESI rating system. - Do you have a separate holding area in the ER: Intermixed with the ER patients. ER nurses care for these patients. - Do you have separate Psych/seclusion rooms: 4 behavioral health safe rooms for those patients. Part of the 24 beds. ER nurses care for those patients as well. - Is Security in-house 24/7: In house 24/7. Close to ER and available upon request. Often times they are in ER. - On average, how many patients do you treat in the ER/day: 60-80 per 24 hours. - Nurse: Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 They will adjust ratios to staffing situation and acuity. - Required Certifications: ED requires BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, TNS or TNCC, NIHSS. - Common diagnoses: Respiratory viruses, anything from a stubbed toe- MI- MVA, homeless. Neonates to geriatrics. Moderate sedation experience. Lumbar puncture. Depending on weather, they may have to manage patients longer than other times. This is a community hospital, so they see what ever comes through the door. - Experience: Flexibility to rotating start times. 3+years of ER experience. Moderate sedation. First time traveler okay. - Common drips: All critical care drips. - ED Physician/Mid-Levels: 1 provider 7-6p, MD 10-2000. Midlevel 12-0000, Night 6p-6a. Provider coverage based on patient load. Always one physician on staff. - Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: House supervisor 24/7. Charge nurse on day shift- sometimes takes patients, jumps in to help where needed, triage, lunches etc. - Nurse aids/EMT: ED tech (CNA/EMT/Paramedic/Could use CMA but only in tech role). Duties include: EKG, draw blood (must have phleb experience), assist with wound care, transport, vitals, stock/clean room. No splinting or casting. They have staggered shift starts. Care support with a Secretary that manages throughout/workload. Patient care liaison assist as well- fluff and puffer, making sure rooms are clean, gives warm blankets, etc. - Is RT in the ER 24/7: RT assigned. Would be called to the department if assistance is needed. RT manages RT equipment. Nurses troubleshoot. Nurses can do breathing treatments although RT typically handles. - RT Equipment: All RT equipment. - Do you have Monitor Techs in the ER: Staff monitors ED patients in the ED. Tele tech does not monitor. RNs required to read and interpret. - X-Ray or CT in the ER: Imaging connected to ER through double doors. Ed tech typically transports but nurses may have to at times. - Does Phlebotomy draw labs or RN's draw?: Techs/nurses handle blood draws. - Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hours. Nursing- 7-7, 10-10, 11-11p, 12-midnoc, 7p-7a. Techs- 7a-7p,10-10, 1p-1a, 7p-7a. Flexibility to work all shifts is key. They try to be cognizant of schedules when flipping from nights to days. - Weekend Requirements: Every other or to meet the needs of the unit. - Holiday Requirements: Rotate with core staff to meet the needs of the unit. Most likely would be working holidays. Will not be required to work all holidays if there are multiple in a contract. - Is there call or a standby requirement: None - Floating Requirements: Potentially to float to MS. Tele. ICU. Typically helping hands, if experienced in other areas, could take on full patient load. - Scrub Color: Solid colors of professional scrubs. - Department specific orientation: 2 12 hour shifts of orientation. Also meet with HR to get badge, etc. *Note: All travelers with previous employment at any FHN Memorial location must disclose it on their resume or elsewhere within the submission for a DNU check. Date Entered On: 1/19/2024

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

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Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance