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Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Springfield, Illinois

Join a high-acuity Emergency Department team as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Springfield, Illinois. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide adult and pediatric emergency care in a 56-bed Emergency Department with an average daily census of approximately 175 patients, including Level I trauma presentations, cardiac emergencies, neurological conditions, psychiatric emergencies, pediatric cases, and complex medical needs. Springfield, Illinois’ capital city, offers a welcoming community, historic attractions, green spaces, and convenient access to local dining and cultural experiences.

Travel RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week Emergency Department travel nursing contract
• Location: Springfield, Illinois
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Department: General Emergency Department serving adult and pediatric patients
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner experience required
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Illinois, active and in hand by submission unless otherwise approved
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
• Experience caring for both adult and pediatric Emergency Department patients
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications
• Recent Cerner charting experience
• Demonstrated competency in emergency nursing triage, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and obtaining 12-lead EKGs
• Proficiency with IV starts, phlebotomy, blood product administration, emergency medications, IV vasopressors, continuous IV sedation, and procedural sedation
• Experience managing trauma, stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, sepsis, psychiatric emergencies, respiratory conditions, and pediatric emergencies
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, high-volume emergency care environment while maintaining patient safety and compassionate care

Emergency Department Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients across the lifespan, from neonates through geriatric adults
• Perform rapid assessments, prioritize care, and support timely treatment through effective emergency department triage
• Recognize and respond to cardiac, neurological, respiratory, orthopedic, psychiatric, pediatric, and multisystem emergencies
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and obtain 12-lead EKGs to support emergency evaluation
• Initiate and maintain IV access, perform phlebotomy, administer blood products, and manage emergency medications and infusions
• Assist with intubation, chest tube management, procedural sedation, rapid fluid resuscitation, splinting, and other emergency procedures
• Provide care for patients requiring ventilatory support, vasopressors, isolation precautions, and complex trauma interventions
• Communicate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Document assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and care plans accurately in Cerner
• Support a safe, respectful environment for patients and families during high-stress emergency situations

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nurse opportunity in Springfield, Illinois, and join a high-acuity healthcare team serving patients across the lifespan.

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.