American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a Level I trauma center requiring combined adult/pediatric ED experience and ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.
Details
- Work in a 56-bed Emergency Department with an average daily census of 175 patients
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (1900-0730)
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call responsibilities
- No floating required outside of scope
- Open to discussing block schedule requests with the manager
- Cerner EMR experience required
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required or in application process with an ETA to obtain
- Minimum 2 years of ED nursing experience required
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC
- Preferred certifications: NIHSS, NRP, TNS
- General Emergency Department experience with combined adult/pediatric population required
- Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required, including dysrhythmia interpretation/management and 12-lead EKG acquisition
- IV therapy/phlebotomy skills required, including blood product administration, phlebotomy, and IV starts
- Medication administration skills required, including continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation
- Neurological case experience required, including CVA, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
- Orthopedic splinting skills required
- Pediatric case experience required across multiple conditions including abdominal pain, asthma, head injury, infections, poison ingestion, respiratory infections, seizures, and skin disorders
- Psychiatric case experience required, including acute psychosis, overdose, violent behavior management, and suicidal patients
- Respiratory case experience required, including chest tube insertion/management and intubation
- Isolation precautions and triage proficiency required
- AHA or Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
Additional Information
- Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated facility
- Any solid-colored scrubs permitted
- Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
- RTO ideally limited to no more than 5 days
- Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
- Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
American Traveler Job ID #P-764310. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.