ER | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Mount Vernon, IL

Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) – 13-Week Contract in Mount Vernon, Illinois

Earn an estimated $1,910–$2,010 weekly as a Travel Emergency Department RN in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Join a fast-paced, STEMI- and stroke-certified Emergency Department and provide exceptional care to a diverse patient population alongside an experienced emergency nursing team. This southern Illinois travel nursing assignment offers a relaxed community, local parks, and convenient access to regional outdoor and cultural attractions.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Healthcare Setting: High-volume Emergency Department; STEMI- and stroke-certified
• Schedule: 3 or 4 shifts per week; 12-hour day shifts, approximately 11:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Patient Population: Infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Weekend Coverage: Six scheduled weekend shifts during a six-week schedule
• Call: No call requirement
• Holiday Coverage: Rotating holiday coverage required
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Travel Eligibility: Candidates residing within 70 miles of Mount Vernon, Illinois, are not eligible for this travel opportunity
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license, or an Illinois license application submitted before or at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience
• Previous travel nursing experience; first-time travelers are not accepted
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications
• CPI certification preferred
• Required Epic charting experience
• Demonstrated ability to complete respirator clearance and fit testing; facial hair must allow for a secure respirator mask seal
• Strong emergency assessment, triage, prioritization, communication, and clinical judgment skills

Travel Emergency Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care for patients across the lifespan in a high-volume Emergency Department
• Perform rapid assessments, triage, reassessments, and timely escalation of changes in patient condition
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias and administer IV medications, vasopressors, blood products, and procedural sedation as clinically indicated
• Care for patients experiencing CVA, STEMI, neuro-trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, head injury, orthopedic trauma, gunshot wounds, traumatic amputation, and other emergent conditions
• Initiate and maintain IV access, perform phlebotomy, manage central and arterial lines, and support ventilated patients
• Provide and monitor CPAP/BiPAP therapy and apply appropriate isolation precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centered emergency care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nursing opportunity in Mount Vernon, Illinois, and join a dedicated healthcare team in southern 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.