Travel ER RN - $1,885 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Harvey, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level I Trauma Center in Illinois, requiring prior urban trauma ED experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Combined adult and pediatric general emergency department in a Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching hospital setting
• Epic EMR — experience preferred
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required
• Block scheduling is not available

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license currently in hand — pending licenses are not accepted
• Minimum 1–2 years of ED nursing experience required
• Prior experience in an urban, Level I Trauma ED required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS
• Preferred certifications: TNCC, CPI
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Proficiency with a broad range of emergency clinical skills including triage, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV/phlebotomy, ventilator management, chest tube care, procedural sedation, and trauma response (including GSW, TBI, spinal cord injury, and traumatic amputation)

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• Former permanent staff at any University of Chicago Medicine location must have been separated for at least 7 months before being eligible to work as a traveler
• RTO is limited to a maximum of 7 days for the contract; no RTO in the first or last week of the contract
• Orientation includes non-billable online modules (approximately 2–3 hours) completed during the onboarding period
• Any scheduling requests must be communicated at the time of initial submission and addressed during the interview — requests made after offer acceptance will not be accommodated

American Traveler Job ID #P-736930. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.