RN Emergency Room

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER)Location: Hazel Crest, IL 60429 Job Type: Crisis Rate | Contract Hours: 36 hrs/week Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift (7:00 PM Start) Contract Dates: Feb 23, 2026 – May 23, 2026Job SummaryThe Client is seeking an experienced ER Registered Nurse to join its fast-paced Emergency Department. This role requires strong clinical judgment, solid trauma and medical emergency skills, and the ability to thrive in high-acuity environments.This is an excellent opportunity for ER nurses looking for strong pay and consistent night shifts in the South Chicago area.Hospital Overview231-Bed Teaching HospitalNo Trauma Designation30 Minutes from ChicagoCOVID Vaccine RequiredUnit InformationEmergency Department: 24 BedsPatient Population: Neonates to GeriatricsAcuity: Moderate to HighPatient TypesSepsis, DKA, COVIDSTEMI, StrokeMental Health & Behavioral HealthRespiratory Distress (SOB)Chest Pain / CardiacNeurological (AMS)Minor Trauma / MVAsTravelers will not be assigned to Triage.Schedule & RequirementsShift: 12-Hour Nights (7 PM Start)Weekend Rotation: Every Other WeekendPossible Rare Back-to-Back WeekendsNo CallNo Block SchedulingFlexible Scheduling RequiredHoliday ExpectationsSummer: Work 2 of 3Memorial DayLabor DayJuly 4thWinter: Work 1 from Each GroupThanksgiving Day OR Day AfterChristmas Eve OR Christmas DayNew Year's Eve OR New Year's DayStaffing RatiosRN Ratio: 1:5 (5th patient low acuity during surge)Tech Ratio: 1:10–12Minimum RequirementsActive RN LicenseMinimum 2+ Years ER ExperienceTravel Experience PreferredFirst-Time Travelers Accepted (With 2+ Years ED Experience)BLS & ACLS (Required)PALS (Preferred)Required SkillsCardiac rhythm interpretationStrong IV skillsEKG interpretationED medication administrationDrip managementEmergency assessmentEPIC experience (Preferred)Support & ResourcesCNAsCharge NurseRespiratory TherapyPhlebotomy SupportTechnology & EquipmentEMR: EPICPyxisAlaris IV PumpsBedside & Central MonitorsOrientationSystem Access & Modules1–2 Unit Orientation ShiftsFloatingNoneDress Code & PoliciesScrubs: Navy BlueNo artificial nails or extendersNatural nails ? 1?4 inchParkingFree Parking Available