RN - ED

Amergis Healthcare Staffing

Canton, Illinois

Staffing partner

Posted Aug 7

Unit and setting: ER · Hospital
License: RN licenseCurrent Registered Nurse License within the state of practice

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License: Current Registered Nurse License within the state of practice
Experience: Must be at least 18 years of age
Also asks: Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Also asks: Current CPR if applicable
Also asks: TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Preferred

Experience: Minimum of one year emergency room experience preferred

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Illinois travel rolesIllinois travel postings that state pay run $1,790/week to $2,690/week, the middle half $1,990/week to $2,520/week, across 148 postings.

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401(k)
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) Savings Plan

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The Emergency Department Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the emergency room setting or other emergent critical care areas.

Minimum Requirements

Current Registered Nurse License within the state of practice
Minimum of one year emergency room experience preferred
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following

benefits

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What's around it?

In Canton, IL

Canton, IL

Living costs about the same as the US average

Life in Canton, IL

NeighborhoodsCanton operates as a compact, established community rather than a city of clearly delineated formal neighborhoods. Residential life largely branches out from the historic downtown square and Main Street corridor, characterized by mature, tree-lined streets with traditional single-family homes along East Elm Street, East Beech Street, and North Sycamore Terrace. Quieter suburban cul-de-sacs such as Aspen Drive offer newer subdivisions on the outer rings of town, while outlying roads quickly transition into Fulton County agricultural acreage.

Canton operates as a compact, established community rather than a city of clearly delineated formal neighborhoods. Residential life largely branches out from the historic downtown square and Main Street corridor, characterized by mature, tree-lined streets with traditional single-family homes along East Elm Street, East Beech Street, and North Sycamore Terrace.

Quieter suburban cul-de-sacs such as Aspen Drive offer newer subdivisions on the outer rings of town, while outlying roads quickly transition into Fulton County agricultural acreage.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: illinoisriverroad.org

Getting aroundGetting to work in Canton is remarkably hassle-free, with average commute times spanning about 10 to 11 minutes across town. The community is heavily car-dependent with virtually nonexistent public transit options, meaning nurses require reliable personal transportation for shift work. Hospital and facility parking is readily accessible and uncrowded compared to major cities, though winter road conditions on two-lane rural roads require extra caution during freezing conditions.

Getting to work in Canton is remarkably hassle-free, with average commute times spanning about 10 to 11 minutes across town. The community is heavily car-dependent with virtually nonexistent public transit options, meaning nurses require reliable personal transportation for shift work.

Hospital and facility parking is readily accessible and uncrowded compared to major cities, though winter road conditions on two-lane rural roads require extra caution during freezing conditions.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: livability.com Source 4: kurby.ai

OutdoorsOutdoor enthusiasts benefit from more than 1,400 acres overseen by the Canton Park District, featuring paved walking paths and community recreation at Lakeland Park and gatherings at the Jones Park Gazebo downtown. Water recreation, fishing, and boating are popular locally at Canton Lake, while the adjacent Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area provides extensive wetlands for waterfowl hunting and wildlife viewing along the Illinois River. Just outside town, Giant Goose Ranch offers a hybrid sporting resort and campground set among reclaimed strip-mine lakes.

Outdoor enthusiasts benefit from more than 1,400 acres overseen by the Canton Park District, featuring paved walking paths and community recreation at Lakeland Park and gatherings at the Jones Park Gazebo downtown. Water recreation, fishing, and boating are popular locally at Canton Lake, while the adjacent Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area provides extensive wetlands for waterfowl hunting and wildlife viewing along the Illinois River.

Just outside town, Giant Goose Ranch offers a hybrid sporting resort and campground set among reclaimed strip-mine lakes.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: cantonillinois.org Source 2: illinoisriverroad.org Source 3: niche.com

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Living in Canton

Canton offers relocating nurses a quiet, grounded small-town setting tucked into Fulton County along the Illinois River Road corridor. Daily life here is defined by an unhurried rhythm and an exceptionally brief 10-minute commute, freeing healthcare workers from traffic congestion after long hospital shifts. Community recreation centers on expansive open green space, including Lakeland Park, Canton Lake, and the sprawling sporting grounds of Giant Goose Ranch, alongside family destinations like Snowman’s Reindeer Farm. Downtown Main Street and Jones Park form the civic core, hosting local coffee spots like Dame Fine Coffee and Black Maple Coffee alongside tastings at Spoon River Junction Winery. However, nurses must weigh these peaceful advantages against practical small-town tradeoffs. The area is entirely car-dependent, rental properties are limited, and post-shift dining options are scarce. Residents also note local social friction, including insular community attitudes and limited retail variety, with many heading roughly 25 minutes down the road to Peoria for major shopping, diverse dining, and specialized healthcare services. For clinicians seeking manageable routines, close-knit rural roots, and outdoor tranquility, Canton provides a distinctly relaxed pace.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: livability.com Source 4: kurby.ai Source 5: cantonillinois.org Source 6: illinoisriverroad.org Source 7: niche.com

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