Travel Emergency Room Nurse - $2,084 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Department position requiring an IL RN license and strong critical care skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Emergency Department of an acute care hospital
• Night shifts, 3x12 hours per week (18:45-7:15)
• Patient ratio is 1:3
• Patient population includes trauma, cardiac events, pediatrics, sexual assault, and mental health cases
• Procedures include central and arterial line insertion, chest tubes, intubation, post-cardiac arrest hypothermia, and code response (stroke, STEMI, blue)
• May float between Belleville and East facilities as well as inpatient floors as needed
• Mandatory every other weekend shifts required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic EMR
• Responsibilities include care for a diverse patient population, trauma response, and advanced emergency procedures
• Work environment is Magnet-designated with 222 staffed beds
• Scrub color required is navy
• Travelers may be asked to float to cover other units within their scope
• Completion of orientation modules is required prior to start, with up to 16 hours paid
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Travelers may stay for up to 18 months with a mandatory 3-month break afterwards

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIH
• CPI and TNCC certifications preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius from the hospital
• No first week RTO allowed; maximum of 7 days RTO permitted in a 13-week contract
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year after leaving before returning as a traveler

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-617182. 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

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