RN: ER

Job Description

Join an experienced Emergency Department team in Urbana, Illinois, for a 13-week travel contract working 12-hour night shifts. This role supports a broad emergency population, including chest pain, stroke, behavioral health, gastrointestinal complaints, fast-track visits, traumas, and a small pediatric volume. The department is an accredited chest pain and stroke center, and nurses should be comfortable interpreting 12-lead EKGs and monitors, managing standard emergency department drips, and responding to high-acuity situations.

Applicants must have BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, along with experience caring for behavioral health patients and stroke-related presentations. TNCC or TNS and NIHSS are preferred. EPIC and prior travel experience are also valued. Enjoy the occasional night-shift adventure while exploring east-central Illinois on your days off.

Weather

Urbana typically offers crisp, comfortable fall weather around this time of year, with cool mornings, mild afternoons, colorful foliage, and occasional rain. Pack layers and a light jacket for changing temperatures throughout the day.

Fun Things To Do

• Local: Explore the University of Illinois campus, including its museums, historic buildings, and scenic paths.
• Local: Visit Meadowbrook Park for gardens, walking trails, and the restored agricultural landscape.
• Day Trip: Spend a day in Springfield exploring Illinois history, museums, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library area.
• Day Trip: Visit Starved Rock State Park for canyons, waterfalls, and scenic hiking trails.
• Day Trip: Head to Bloomington-Normal for local dining, parks, cultural attractions, and shopping.

Job Specifics

City and State: Urbana, Illinois Shift: 12-hour nights Duration: 13 weeks Hours: 36 hours per week