Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Assignment Overview Shift:

Evenings, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Jun 29, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a teaching hospital near Chicago, IL, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and an active IL RN license. Details Work in a 24-bed Emergency Department at a 231-bed, non-trauma-designated teaching hospital located approximately 30 minutes from Chicago Patient population spans neonates through geriatrics with common presentations including minor traumas (MVAs), sepsis, COVID, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health, respiratory distress, cardiac issues, and altered mental status Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5; the 5th patient is typically low-acuity during surge periods Travelers are not expected to work the triage area 12-hour evening shifts, 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM, 36 hours per week Every other weekend rotation required; back-to-back weekends are rare No on-call or call-back requirements No floating required

EMR:

Epic (experience preferred) Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and bedside and central station monitors Schedule is made in 4-week increments and provided 1-2 weeks in advance; self-scheduling and block scheduling are not available Requirements Active IL RN license required Current BLS and ACLS required; PALS preferred Minimum 2 years of ED experience required; first-time travelers with 2+ years of ED experience will be considered 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 At least 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN is required for consideration Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration Additional Information Department support includes ER Techs (1:10-12 ratio), a Charge RN, Rapid Response Team (RRT), phlebotomy for difficult sticks, and hospitalists Orientation includes a brief new employee onboarding session with an 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 the day after}, {Christmas Eve or Christmas Day}, {New Year's Eve or New Year's Day} Up to 7 days of requested time off (RTO) may be approved Scrub color: Navy Blue Free parking available in designated areas Artificial fingernails or nail extenders are not permitted during direct patient care; natural nail tips must be kept under ½ inch Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restrictions apply Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible