An Emergency Room Registered Nurse cares for patients in a hospital Emergency Room. Works with Physicians and other clinicians as part of an emergency care team. Provides emergency medical care and emotional support to patients and families dealing with trauma.
Hazel Crest, IL 60429 (Chicago South Suburbs — ~30 min from Chicago)
Contract Length:
Oct 5, 2026 - Jan 2, 2027 (13 weeks)
Shift:
12-Hour Day Shift, 36 hrs/week
Setting:
231-bed teaching hospital, non-trauma-designated, 24-bed ED averaging 115 patients/day
Job Summary:
We're seeking an experienced Emergency Room RN for a 13-week travel contract at a busy, non-trauma teaching hospital in the Chicago south suburbs. This ED sees a full-acuity mix — from neonates to geriatrics — with volume, variety, and a supportive care team to back you up.
What You'll See:
Minor trauma (MVAs), sepsis, COVID, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health presentations, respiratory distress, cardiac/chest pain, and neuro/AMS cases. Travelers are not assigned to triage.
Requirements:
3+ years of recent ED experience (required) 1+ year of travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers welcome with 3+ years ED experience Active BLS and ACLS required; PALS preferred Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills, EKG acquisition, and basic drip/med administration knowledge
EPIC EMR
experience preferred
Unit Support:
RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5 (5th patient is low-acuity) ER Techs at a 1:10-12 ratio, dedicated Charge RN, RRT, phlebotomy for hard sticks, and on-site hospitalists
Schedule Details:
Weekend rotation: every other weekend (rarely back-to-back) No on-call requirement Holiday commitment: 2 of 3 summer holidays; 1 from each winter holiday pairing RTO approvable up to 7 days Schedules built in 6-week blocks, released 1-2 weeks in advance (no self-scheduling, block scheduling not available)
Additional Info:
Free on-site parking Navy blue scrubs required No artificial nails/extenders for direct patient care; natural nails must be. #healthcare
