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Emergency Department RN Travel Nurse Jobs in Springfield, Illinois – 13-Week Night Shift Contract

Apply for an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in Springfield, Illinois, and join a high-acuity Level I trauma team caring for patients across the lifespan. This Illinois travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to work in a 56-bed ED at a Magnet-designated acute care hospital with an average daily census of approximately 175 patients. Springfield, the state capital, features a welcoming community, historic attractions, parks, cultural destinations, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Emergency Department Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN / Emergency Room Nurse)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Springfield, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, ending January 25, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend; approximately 14 weekend shifts during the assignment
• Call: Not required
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Department Highlights: 56-bed Emergency Department, approximately 175 daily patient visits, Level I trauma services, chest pain center, cath lab, and neuro-interventional services
• Charting: Cerner
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours, including virtual at-home orientation activities
• Parking: Permit required; no cost

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Illinois, active and in hand at the time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Emergency Department or Emergency Room nursing experience
• Experience in a combined adult and pediatric Emergency Department required
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• Recent Cerner electronic health record charting experience required
• Level I trauma experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Demonstrated competency in emergency nursing, triage, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and obtaining 12-lead ECGs
• Proficiency with IV starts, phlebotomy, blood product administration, emergency medications, IV vasopressors, continuous IV sedation, and procedural sedation
• Experience caring for patients with trauma, stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, sepsis, psychiatric emergencies, overdose, respiratory emergencies, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Ability to care for pediatric patients with asthma, seizures, infections, head injuries, abdominal pain, respiratory illness, and potential abuse or neglect
• Strong communication, patient assessment, prioritization, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients ranging from neonates to geriatric adults
• Perform rapid assessments, triage patients, identify changes in condition, and prioritize care in a fast-paced Level I trauma environment
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret dysrhythmias, obtain 12-lead ECGs, and respond to cardiac emergencies
• Initiate and maintain IV access, perform phlebotomy, administer blood products, and manage emergency medications and infusions
• Assist with airway management, intubation, chest tube care, respiratory emergencies, and ventilated patient care
• Provide procedural sedation and monitor patients before, during, and after procedures
• Care for patients experiencing trauma, stroke, neurological emergencies, orthopedic injuries, psychiatric crises, overdose, sepsis, and other emergent conditions
• Support pediatric and adult emergency care, including management of acute respiratory, abdominal, neurological, and infectious conditions
• Apply splints and assist with trauma-related procedures, blood transfusions, rapid fluid infusers, and other emergency interventions
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Cerner
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain isolation precautions, patient safety standards, and a calm, compassionate approach during high-stress situations

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel nursing 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.