Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline : RN
- Start Date : 11 / 10 / 2025
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, days
- Employment Type : Travel
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Job Description\n
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 1 Emergency Department assignment in Illinois, requiring active IL licensure and multiple advanced certifications.
\n \n Responsibilities\n
Position based in a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department in an acute care hospital65-bed ER with two trauma bays, serving all ages from newborns to elderlyNurse-to-patient ratios range from 1 : 3 to 1 : 5 depending on acuityCare for patients with a wide variety of complaints, including critical and cardiac cases, stroke, and traumaTravelers may care for trauma patients once stabilized and transferred to a pod, but are not primary nurses in the trauma bayRequires competency in managing and titrating vasopressor, cardiac, and antihypertensive dripsUses Phillips telemetry monitors and Epic EMR; orientation to devices provided12-hour shifts scheduled by management, with every other weekend required and potential for block schedulingFloating is rare but may occur, typically as a help-all rather than taking a full assignment on another unitNo on-call requirement for travelersScrubs should be tasteful, with any solid colored shirts permitted underneathResponsibilities include triage, stabilization, and ongoing care of a full spectrum of emergency patientsER team includes attending physicians, charge nurses, ED techs, and a house supervisor available 24 / 7Support available from respiratory therapy for advanced equipment and from monitor techs for rhythm monitoringTravelers scheduled according to department needs; time-off requests consideredHoliday coverage is required every other holiday, negotiable based on contractCOVID vaccination is not required for this assignmentLocal candidates within 50 miles are accepted at a local pay rate\n \n Requirements\n
Active IL RN license required at the time of considerationCurrent certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC or TNS requiredMinimum two years of ER nursing experience requiredAt least one prior travel assignment preferredProficiency with vasopressor and cardiac drip titration requiredExperience in teaching hospitals and with SANE cases preferredAbility to interpret and act on cardiac rhythms requiredEpic EMR experience preferred\n Benefits\n
High Pay and BonusesMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options401(k) PlanWeekly Payroll DepositFree Online CEUsGenerous Housing AllowanceTravel and Licensure ReimbursementsNon-taxed Per Diem and SubsidyTraveler Rewards and Discounts\n
American Traveler Job ID #P-630339. 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.
