Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Overview American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a teaching hospital near Chicago, IL. The role requires 2+ years of ED experience and night shift availability. Requirements Active IL RN license required Current BLS and ACLS required; PALS preferred Minimum 2 years of ED experience required; first‑time travelers accepted with 2+ years of ED experience Most recent experience must be within the last year Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and basic ED drip and medication administration One professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN collected within the last year required for consideration Candidate’s middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration Former employees of Advocate Health or any subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible Responsibilities Work in a 24‑bed Emergency Department at a 231‑bed teaching hospital located approximately 30 minutes from Chicago Patient population spans neonates through geriatrics with common presentations including minor traumas (MVAs), sepsis, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health, respiratory issues, cardiac issues, and AMS Patient‑to‑nurse ratio of 1:5; the 5th patient is low acuity and occurs during surge periods Travelers are not expected to work the triage area 12‑hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week Every other weekend rotation required; back‑to‑back weekends are rare No on‑call or call‑back responsibilities No floating required EMR: Epic (experience preferred); IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis; bedside and central station monitoring Schedule built in 4‑week increments and released 1–2 weeks in advance; no self‑scheduling or block scheduling; variable start times possible Provide emergency nursing care across a broad acuity range including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and mental health presentations Department support includes ER Techs (1:10–12 ratio), a Charge RN, Rapid Response Team, phlebotomy for difficult draws, and hospitalists Orientation includes a brief onboarding session with a unit educator for system access and modules, followed by 1–2 shifts on the unit Holiday coverage required: 2 of 3 summer holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 4th) and 1 from each winter group: Thanksgiving Day or day after, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, New Year's Eve or New Year's Day Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved during the contract Scrubs must be navy blue No artificial nails or nail extenders permitted; natural nail tips must be kept under ½ inch Free parking available in designated areas Local candidates accepted Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler