ER | Registered Nurse

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Decatur, IL | Acute Care Hospital

Travel ER RN job in Decatur, Illinois: bring your emergency nursing expertise to a fast-paced acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center with strong patient care standards.

Bring your emergency nursing expertise to a fast-paced acute care hospital in Decatur, Illinois. This travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse role offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population in a high-acuity emergency department while working alongside a collaborative healthcare team committed to strong patient outcomes. Decatur provides a welcoming Midwest community with convenient access to local dining, parks, and everyday amenities, making it a comfortable and approachable place to take on your next Illinois nursing assignment.

Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER) / Emergency Department (ED)
• Job Title: Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital / Level II Trauma Center / Primary Stroke Center
• Location: Decatur, IL 62526
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• End Date: 1/18/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,950 - $2,060
• Charting System: Cerner preferred
• Weekend Coverage: As needed, with regular weekend expectations
• Floating: Required within scope to meet facility needs

Job Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license or ETA required to apply
• Minimum 2 years of emergency department nursing experience required
• Experience in a general Emergency Department serving both adult and pediatric patients
• Level II Trauma Center experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• Strong clinical background in triage, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response
• Experience with ventilated patients, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
• Ability to care for high-acuity medical, trauma, neuro, respiratory, psychiatric, and pediatric patients
• Cerner experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to emergency patients across all ages and acuity levels
• Perform triage, ongoing assessment, and prioritization of patient needs in a busy ED environment
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, obtain 12-lead EKGs, and respond to emergent changes in condition
• Support trauma, stroke, sepsis, chest pain, respiratory distress, and behavioral health presentations
• Administer emergency medications, IV vasopressors, sedation, and other critical interventions as ordered
• Manage IV access, phlebotomy, central line care, and blood product administration
• Assist with ventilator support, airway management, chest tube care, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and other interdisciplinary healthcare partners
• Maintain accurate documentation and support safe, efficient patient flow in a high-volume emergency setting
• Float as needed within scope to support unit and facility needs

Apply now to join a rewarding travel nurse assignment in Decatur, IL and advance your career as an Emergency Room RN today.

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.