Travel ED RN - $2,131 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Emergency Department RN with 2+ years of ER experience and ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.

Details

• Emergency Department setting at a STEMI and stroke certified facility
• General ED serving combined adult/pediatric population
• 1:4 patient ratio
• 3x12 or 4x12 day shift schedule (11:00-23:30)
• 6 scheduled weekend shifts (Sat/Sun) within a 6 week schedule
• No call requirement
• Rotating holiday coverage required
• Epic charting system used

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required (will accept pending IL license, must apply for license before or upon submission)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC
• CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Prior travel RN experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and IV medication administration
• Experience with CPAP/BiPAP management
• Experience treating CVA, neuro-trauma, ortho-trauma, head injuries, gunshot wounds, and traumatic amputations
• Skilled in triage

Additional Information

• Care for patients with a wide range of emergent conditions including cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, and trauma cases
• Must be clean-shaven to ensure proper mask seal for respirator fit testing; no medical or religious exemptions permitted
• Navy scrubs required
• First-time travelers not accepted for this unit
• Candidates living within 70 miles of the facility are considered local and will not be accepted
• Clinicians cannot work past 1 year as a traveler without taking a 6 month break before returning

American Traveler Job ID #P-782379. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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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