Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,214 per week at Talent4Health summary:
The Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Department position involves providing specialized nursing care in a Level 2 Trauma designated ER, handling critical cases including trauma, strokes, and pediatric emergencies. This 13-week travel assignment requires a minimum of 1-2 years of recent ER experience and certifications such as ACLS, BLS, and PALS. The role includes 12-hour night shifts, triage responsibilities, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary medical team in Kankakee, Illinois.
Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Kankakee, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/01/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
ER (Emergency Room)2 years exp required
Required Certifications
ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC
Shift Notes
6p-6a
? Department : Emergency Room (ER) | Registered Nurse (RN)
? Submission Requirements
- Driver’s License must be included with submission to be considered.
- Certifications Required :
- BLS , ACLS , PALS
- TNCC : Preferred, but can be waived for strong ER experience.
- Experience :
- Minimum 1 year recent ER experience required (more preferred).
- Pediatric ER experience preferred .
- First-time travelers accepted if they have >1 year total ER experience.
? Location & Rate Adjustments
- Local Radius Rule :
- 0–50 miles from the facility: $7.00 less than posted base rate (regular, OT, Holiday).
- 50+ miles : Full posted rate applies .
? Facility Details
- Trauma Designation :
- Stroke and STEMI receiving
- Level 2 Trauma for Adults and Pediatrics
- ER Beds :
- 35 total beds
- 2 trauma bays
- 8-bed Fast Track
- Triage : Separate triage area; travelers may be expected to triage (ESI algorithm used)
- Holding Area : Intermixed within ER
- Psych Rooms : Yes, staffed by ER nurses
- Security : In-house 24/7; present in ER during high-volume times
- Daily Census : ~111 patients/day
- Nurse:Patient Ratio : 1:4
- Common Diagnoses :
- Trauma (GSW, violent crimes)
- Strokes, STEMIs
- Pediatric cases (e.g., respiratory, fractures)
- Mental health
? Clinical Information
- Common Drips : All critical care drips
- MD/Mid-Levels : 2 MDs and 3 Mid-Levels during peak times
- Support Staff :
- 24/7 Charge Nurse (Team Lead)
- LPNs, Techs, Paramedics (IVs, blood draws, EKGs)
- RT :
- On-call, responds to all codes and handles respiratory care
- Equipment handled solely by RT
- Lab/EKG : RNs and Techs perform blood draws and EKGs
- Monitor Techs : None – RNs monitor and read telemetry strips
- X-Ray/CT : Adjacent to ER
- 9a–9p : Transport staff moves patients
- After 9p : Nurses transport critical patients
? Shifts & Scheduling
- Shift Length : 12-hour shifts
- Start Times : 5am, 6am, 8am, 10am, 12pm, 1pm, 3pm, 6pm
- Weekend Requirement : Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement : Every other holiday
- Call/Standby : None
- Floating : None
- Scrubs : Caribbean Blue
- Orientation : 1 x 12-hour shift, unit-specific
About Talent4Health
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