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Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Decatur, Illinois

Travel Emergency Department RN job in Decatur, Illinois, for an experienced nurse ready to provide adult and pediatric care in a Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center. Join a fast-paced, on-site ED travel assignment in a welcoming central Illinois community with convenient access to regional amenities and outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000–$2,100
• Location: Decatur, Illinois
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Schedule: 3–4 night shifts per week, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Department Volume: Approximately 120 patients per day in a 32-bed Emergency Department
• Healthcare Setting: Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
• Weekend Coverage: Weekends required as needed
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May be required within the nurse’s scope of practice
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner experience preferred

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or an eligible license endorsement in progress
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department or emergency room nursing experience
• Experience in a combined adult and pediatric Emergency Department
• Level II Trauma Center experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications
• Strong triage, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response skills
• Experience caring for patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
• Experience with IV starts, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line care, emergency medications, IV vasopressors, procedural sedation, ventilated patients, and chest tube management
• Clinical experience with trauma, stroke, STEMI, sepsis, respiratory emergencies, neurological emergencies, orthopedic trauma, behavioral health emergencies, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Previous travel nursing experience is welcome; first-time travel nurses may be considered
• Previous charge nurse experience and Cerner experience preferred

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care in a high-volume, fast-paced Emergency Department
• Perform rapid assessments, triage, reassessments, and timely escalation of changes in patient condition
• Care for patients with trauma, stroke, cardiac events, sepsis, respiratory distress, neurological conditions, orthopedic injuries, and behavioral health needs
• Administer medications, blood products, continuous infusions, IV sedation, and emergency therapies according to established standards
• Manage cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmias, 12-lead EKG acquisition, ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, chest tubes, central lines, and other emergency equipment
• Support airway management, intubation, neuro-trauma care, and resuscitation activities
• Deliver age-appropriate emergency care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, efficient patient care
• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner and follow infection prevention, safety, and Emergency Department protocols
• Float within scope of practice when needed to support department and patient-care needs

Apply now for this Illinois travel nursing opportunity and join the Emergency Department team in Decatur as a skilled travel RN.

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.