Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,154 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Kankakee, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Kankakee, IL

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) in Kankakee, Illinois (zip code 60901). Join a leading Level 2 Trauma Center serving both adult and pediatric patients. This healthcare job offers a supportive team environment, affordable Midwest living, and proximity to the scenic Kankakee River—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking rewarding ER RN opportunities in Illinois.

ER RN Job Details – Kankakee, Illinois

Job Title : Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)

Location : Kankakee, IL 60901

Healthcare Setting : Acute Care, Level 2 Trauma Center

Assignment Start Date : October 27, 2025

Assignment End Date : January 26, 2026

Contract Length : 13 weeks

Shift : 12 Hour Nights (6 : 00pm – 6 : 30am)

Guaranteed Hours : 36 per week

Weekend & Holiday : Every other weekend and holiday required

Scrub Color : Caribbean Blue

Charting System : Epic EMR

Estimated Weekly Salary Range : $1840 - $1980

ER RN Qualifications & Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Illinois or compact state

Minimum 1 year of recent Emergency Room nursing experience (more preferred)

Pediatric ER experience preferred

BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required

TNCC certification preferred (may be waived with strong ER experience)

Ability to provide clinical support to a diverse patient population in emergency situations

First-time travel nurses welcome with sufficient ER experience

Emergency Room Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced 35-bed Emergency Department with 2 trauma bays

Utilize ESI triage algorithm and participate in patient triage as needed

Care for trauma, stroke, STEMI, mental health, and pediatric patients

Administer and monitor critical care drips and medications

Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, LPNs, techs, and paramedics to provide comprehensive emergency care

Perform blood draws, EKGs, and assist with patient transport

Monitor and interpret telemetry strips

Work within a supportive healthcare team environment with 24 / 7 charge nurse and in-house security during peak hours

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel ER RN in Kankakee, Illinois! Take the next step in your nursing career with this rewarding emergency room nursing job.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #418965. 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 : ER

About Planet Healthcare

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