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American Traveler

Elmhurst, Illinois

Staffing partner

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Room evening/night shift position requiring at least 2 years of ER experience and Epic proficiency. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Posted Oct 12 · “Minimum 2 years of ER experience required, 5+ years preferred Epic EMR experience required New graduates will not be considered Prior travel nursing experience required with at least 1 completed travel assignment 2 prof…” from the posting

Shift and hours
3x12-⁠hour shifts · evening/night shift, 3:00 PM-3:00 AM Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs Evening/night shift, 12-hour shifts, 3:00 PM-3:00 AM36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Emergency Room department Emergency Room department setting
License
RN license Active IL RN license requiredactive IL RN license
Term
8 weeks · starts Oct 25, 2026 · Travel

Do you qualify?

License
active IL RN license Active IL RN license required Check your license
Certification
current BLS Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
Certification
current ACLS
Certification
current PALS
Certification
current NIHSS
Certification
BLS from American Heart or American Red Cross BLS must be American Heart or American Red Cross certified
Experience
minimum 2 years of ER experience Minimum 2 years of ER experience required, 5+ years preferred
Also asks
Epic EMR experience Epic EMR experience required
Also asks
new graduates not considered New graduates will not be considered
Also asks
prior travel nursing with at least 1 completed travel assignment Prior travel nursing experience required with at least 1 completed travel assignment
Also asks
2 professional references, 1 from most recent travel assignment 2 professional references required, with 1 reference from most recent travel assignment
Also asks
date of birth required Date of birth required for consideration
Also asks
first-time travelers not considered First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
Also asks
returning staff separated 12 months to be considered as a traveler Returning permanent or per diem staff must have been separated for 12 months to be considered as a traveler

Preferred

Experience
5+ years of ER experience

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.
Pay reviews
local candidates accepted at the same rate Local candidates accepted at the same rate

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance
  • Tax advantage plan
  • Weekly payroll
  • Referral bonuses
  • Licensure reimbursement
  • Travel allowances
More benefits (1)
  • Continuing education

The role and schedule

Charting
Epic
Day to day
direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Room Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Room environment
Floating
no floating required No floating required
Weekends
every 3rd weekend required Every 3rd weekend required (Saturday/Sunday night shift)
On call
no on-call requirements No on-call requirements
Holidays
holiday coverage required Holiday coverage required
Holidays
at least 1-2 holidays during the contract Must work at least 1-2 holidays during the contract
Start
Oct 25, 2026 Start Date: Oct 25, 2026
Details
50-mile local radius applies Local radius of 50 miles applies
Details
RTO max 3 days on 8-week contracts, 7 days on 13-week contracts RTO limited to a maximum of 3 days for 8-week contracts or 7 days for 13-week contracts
Details
brief candidate interview Facility conducts a brief candidate interview as part of the hiring process

The workplace

American Traveler logo
American Traveler
Staffing partner
Staffing partner
American Traveler

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What are the rotation requirements?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Emergency Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.

Original listing

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Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Oct 25, 2026
  • Length: 8 weeks
  • Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Room evening/night shift position requiring at least 2 years of ER experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

  • Emergency Room department setting
  • Evening/night shift, 12-hour shifts, 3:00 PM-3:00 AM
  • 36 hours per week
  • Every 3rd weekend required (Saturday/Sunday night shift)
  • Holiday coverage required
  • No floating required
  • No on-call requirements

Requirements

  • Active IL RN license required
  • Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
  • BLS must be American Heart or American Red Cross certified
  • Minimum 2 years of ER experience required, 5+ years preferred
  • Epic EMR experience required
  • New graduates will not be considered
  • Prior travel nursing experience required with at least 1 completed travel assignment
  • 2 professional references required, with 1 reference from most recent travel assignment
  • Date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

  • Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Room environment
  • First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
  • Returning permanent or per diem staff must have been separated for 12 months to be considered as a traveler
  • RTO limited to a maximum of 3 days for 8-week contracts or 7 days for 13-week contracts
  • Must work at least 1-2 holidays during the contract
  • Local candidates accepted at the same rate
  • Local radius of 50 miles applies
  • Facility conducts a brief candidate interview as part of the hiring process

What's around it?

In Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,975/mo
Household income
$149,644/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Elmhurst, IL

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