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Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Opportunity in Decatur, IL Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel job in Decatur, Illinois: join a fast-paced Level II Trauma Center and make an immediate impact in a high-acuity Emergency Department. This travel RN opportunity is ideal for an experienced ER nurse seeking competitive pay, nights, and a collaborative acute care team in central Illinois. Travel ER RN Job Details Position: Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER RN) Employment Type: Travel nursing job Setting: Acute care hospital, Level II Trauma Center Location: Decatur, IL 62526 Start Date: 10/19/2026 Contract Duration: 13 weeks Shift Duration: 12-hour nights Shift Pattern: 4x12s or 3x12 nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM Shifts Per Week: Typically 3 to 4 shifts per week Weekly Estimated
$1,950–$2,060 Patient Ratio: 1:4 Census: Average daily census of 120 Charting System: Cerner preferred Weekend Requirement: As needed; every other weekend coverage is typical Call Requirement: Not required Emergency Department RN Requirements Active Illinois RN license required at time of submission Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience required Experience in a combined adult and pediatric Emergency Department required Level II Trauma Center experience required Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC required ENPC and NRP preferred where applicable Strong skills in triage, cardiac monitoring, and emergency response Comfortable with Cerner or similar electronic health record systems Ability to work nights, weekends, and float as needed within scope Reliable, adaptable, and ready to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team Emergency Room Registered Nurse Responsibilities Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to patients across the lifespan Assess, stabilize, and manage patients with urgent and emergent conditions Perform triage, initiate treatment plans, and prioritize care appropriately Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond to clinical changes Support care for trauma, stroke, STEMI, sepsis, respiratory distress, and behavioral health presentations Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and procedural sedation support as needed Assist with advanced emergency interventions including airway and ventilatory support Document thoroughly in the charting system and communicate clearly with the interdisciplinary care team Collaborate with support services to deliver efficient, patient-centered emergency care Maintain a calm, compassionate presence in a fast-moving, high-acuity environment Why Apply for This Illinois Nursing Job?
Competitive weekly pay for a travel RN opportunity in central Illinois Work in a Level II Trauma Center with a diverse patient population Join a team-oriented Emergency Department with a strong clinical environment Enjoy the support of a welcoming Midwest community in Decatur, IL Apply now to join this Emergency Room RN travel nursing job in Decatur, Illinois. 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.
About the role
This travel RN opportunity is ideal for an experienced ER nurse seeking competitive pay, nights, and a collaborative acute care team in central Illinois.