GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Decatur, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ER RN) Travel Assignment in Decatur, Illinois
Bring your emergency care expertise to a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency department in Decatur, Illinois. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced ER RN looking for a rewarding healthcare job in a busy Level II trauma center serving patients of all ages. Decatur offers a welcoming Central Illinois community with convenient access to nearby city amenities, outdoor recreation, and a comfortable Midwestern lifestyle.
Job Details
- Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ER RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Setting: Acute care hospital, Level II trauma center
- Location: Decatur, Illinois
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,950 - $2,060
- Schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 nights; weekends as needed
- Start Date: 8/31/2026
- Charting: Cerner preferred
- On-Call: Not required
- Floating: May float as needed within scope
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required
- Flu Vaccine: Required, medical or religious exemptions only
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of recent emergency room nursing experience required
- Active Illinois RN license required at time of submission
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC
- Strong experience in a general emergency department and Level II trauma setting
- Skilled in triage, dysrhythmia interpretation, emergency response, and cardiac monitoring
- Experience with IV starts, phlebotomy, central line care, blood products, and ventilator support
- Comfortable caring for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients
- Ability to manage high-acuity situations including trauma, stroke, sepsis, chest pain, and respiratory emergencies
- Cerner experience preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, efficient care to patients in a high-volume emergency department
- Assess, triage, and prioritize patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions
- Support trauma, stroke, cardiac, respiratory, psychiatric, and pediatric emergency cases
- Administer medications and therapies, including emergency medications and IV infusions
- Perform and support procedures such as EKG acquisition, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and respiratory interventions
- Monitor patients closely for changes in condition and escalate concerns appropriately
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate timely care
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to a smooth patient flow through the department
- Adapt to a fast-paced environment while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care
Apply now to join this travel nursing opportunity in Decatur, Illinois, and bring your emergency room expertise to a high-acuity healthcare team.
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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #506475. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.