American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- 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: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring an active IL RN license, EPIC experience, and a minimum of three years of relevant nursing experience.
Details
- Hospital-based Emergency Department setting
- 13-week contract assignment
- Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- 36 hours per week across 3 shifts of 12 hours each
- Every other weekend shift required
- Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis
- On-call responsibilities include 2 call shifts per 6-week schedule period, each 13 hours, with expectation to be onsite within one hour
- No block scheduling available
- Uses EPIC EMR system
Requirements
- Active Illinois RN license in good standing required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (American Heart Association) required
- TNCC certification highly preferred
- Minimum of three years of relevant nursing experience required
- ASN required; BSN preferred
- EPIC charting experience required
- Trauma Level 2 or higher experience preferred
Additional Information
- Serve as primary caregiver for a designated group of ED patients, applying the nursing process across the care continuum
- Perform initial patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with providers, patients, and families
- Implement and modify care plans based on ongoing patient assessment and evolving needs
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation to support continuity of care across the healthcare team
- Uphold patient and staff safety standards, including reporting and correcting safety hazards
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with staff, patients, and families to support a healing environment
- Provide peer feedback and engage in professional development activities
- This is a high-risk department assignment
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
- Requested time off may not exceed 7 total days during the 13-week contract
- Workers who have completed a prior assignment at this health system must have a 6-month break in service before returning
American Traveler Job ID #P-729451. 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
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.