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Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Springfield, Illinois

Explore a high-acuity Emergency Department RN travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois. Join a 56-bed emergency department within a Level I trauma and Magnet-designated acute care hospital, caring for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Springfield, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060 per week
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital; Level I trauma center
• Emergency Department: 56 beds with approximately 175 daily patient visits
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Schedule: Typically 3x12 or 4x12 shifts; scheduling options may be discussed
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults
• Parking: Complimentary parking permit available

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Emergency Department Registered Nurse experience
• Recent experience caring for both adult and pediatric emergency patients
• Active Illinois Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications
• Required Cerner charting experience
• Level I trauma experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Demonstrated competency in emergency assessment, triage, cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and procedural sedation
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to remain composed in a fast-paced emergency care environment

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Perform rapid assessments, prioritize care, and provide safe, efficient emergency nursing interventions
• Care for patients presenting with trauma, chest pain, stroke symptoms, sepsis, respiratory conditions, cardiac emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, orthopedic injuries, and other acute complaints
• Provide age-appropriate emergency care for pediatric and adult patients, including evaluation of asthma, seizures, infections, head injuries, poison ingestion, and other pediatric emergencies
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, obtain 12-lead EKGs, and respond to cardiac and neurological emergencies
• Initiate and maintain peripheral IVs, perform phlebotomy, administer blood products, and manage emergency medications and IV vasopressors
• Assist with procedural sedation, intubation, chest tube management, respiratory support, splint application, and other emergency procedures
• Recognize and respond to behavioral health crises, including acute psychosis, overdose, suicidal behavior, and violent behavior
• Document assessments, interventions, reassessments, and outcomes accurately in Cerner
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, interpretation services, and other members of the emergency care team

Living and Working in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield is Illinois’ historic state capital, offering a welcoming community with rich presidential and state history, museums, parks, local dining, and convenient everyday amenities. The city provides an engaging setting for travel nurses and other travel clinicians seeking professional opportunity, cultural attractions, and Midwestern community character.

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel contract in Springfield, Illinois, and join a leading Level I trauma care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.