Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,306 per week

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Hi! I’m Jamye Miller, Senior Recruiter with TotalMed! With over 6 years of recruiting experience and a clinical background in dental hygiene, I bring a unique perspective to travel healthcare recruiting. I understand the demands of working in healthcare and am passionate about helping nurses find assignments that align with their career goals, financial needs, and lifestyle.My approach is simple: honesty, transparency, communication, and advocacy. I’m here to be more than just your recruiter—I want to be your trusted resource throughout your travel nursing career!

Why travel with TotalMed?

• Medical insurance starting Day 1
• 401(k) benefits
• Paid sick leave in all 50 states
• FREE mental health resources
• $1,000 referral bonuses
• Personalized support from an experienced recruiter who genuinely cares about your success!

Whether you're a first-time traveler or a seasoned travel RN, I'd love the opportunity to help you find your next great assignment!

Jamye Miller | Senior Recruiter
TotalMed Staffing

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Let's find your next adventure together!

**Unit: Emergency Department (ED)** **Location:** Chicago, IL **Interview Process:** Clinical Interviews **First-Time Travelers:** Accepted **Floating:** None **Unit Overview:** Busy, fast-paced Emergency Department with 24 beds, 6 additional bays, and 5 Fast Track beds. The department sees approximately 120 patients per day, serving patients from neonates through geriatrics, with pediatric patients accounting for approximately 10–12% of the population. Common presentations include chest pain, dizziness, syncope, respiratory and cardiac arrest, strokes, sepsis, orthopedic injuries, and respiratory emergencies. The hospital has 205 beds, a Level II NICU, and Primary Stroke Center designation. There is no trauma designation. **Patient Ratios:** RN assignments are typically 1:4–5 on both days and nights, with the fifth patient generally being lower acuity. ED tech support is organized into 2 teams covering approximately 8 beds per team. **Experience Requirements:** RNs must have a minimum of 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience in a community or acute care setting. First-time travelers are welcome. Candidates must be comfortable managing high-acuity patients in a fast-paced environment, working independently with minimal orientation, and adapting quickly to department workflows and policies. Strong assessment, critical thinking, prioritization, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills are essential. **Required RN Certifications & Licensure:** Active Illinois RN license in good standing, AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certification. TNCC is preferred but not required. **Required RN Skills:** Strong IV insertion and phlebotomy skills, cardiac rhythm interpretation and monitoring, Foley catheter insertion and management, NG tube placement and management, ventilator management (especially post-cardiac arrest), medication titration, and knowledge of STEMI, stroke, and sepsis treatment protocols. Candidates should also be proficient in performing EKGs, assisting with orthopedic splinting/casting, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, telemetry monitoring, patient transfers, and mobility assistance for boarded ED patients. **ED Tech Requirements:** Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department experience in an acute care setting. BLS is required; EKG and ACLS are preferred. ED techs should have strong phlebotomy skills and be comfortable assisting with EKGs, point-of-care testing, specimen collection, patient transfers, telemetry placement, and general patient care needs. **Charting & Equipment:** Epic EMR experience is preferred. Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems are utilized by RNs. Candidates should be comfortable with electronic documentation and adapting to facility-specific equipment and workflows. **Unit Support:** The department is staffed with ED nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Additional support includes a designated respiratory therapist available 24/7, a unit secretary on day shift, mobility aides for lift equipment assistance, and an ED educator available Monday–Friday for 8-hour shifts. Charge nurses are available but may occasionally carry patient assignments. **Scheduling & Weekend Requirements:** Scheduling is based on department needs, with no set weekend rotation. Candidates must have flexible availability across all 7 days of the week, although this does not mean they will work 7 days per week. Schedules are created in 4-week blocks and typically provided 2 weeks in advance. No on-call is required. Travelers are expected to work 1 holiday. **RN Scrub Color:** Navy Blue

About TotalMed RN

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1