RN Emergency Room

Registered Nurse Emergency Room (ER)
Location: Hazel Crest IL 60429
Job Type: Crisis Rate Contract
Hours: 36 hrs/week
Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift (7:00 PM Start)
Contract Dates: Feb 23 2026 May 23 2026

Job Summary

The Client is seeking an experienced ER Registered Nurse to join its fast-paced Emergency Department. This role requires strong clinical judgment solid trauma and medical emergency skills and the ability to thrive in high-acuity environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for ER nurses looking for strong pay and consistent night shifts in the South Chicago area.

Hospital Overview

• 231-Bed Teaching Hospital

• No Trauma Designation

• 30 Minutes from Chicago

• COVID Vaccine Required

Unit Information

• Emergency Department: 24 Beds

• Patient Population: Neonates to Geriatrics

• Acuity: Moderate to High

Patient Types

• Sepsis DKA COVID

• STEMI Stroke

• Mental Health & Behavioral Health

• Respiratory Distress (SOB)

• Chest Pain / Cardiac

• Neurological (AMS)

• Minor Trauma / MVAs

Travelers will not be assigned to Triage.

Schedule & Requirements

• Shift: 12-Hour Nights (7 PM Start)

• Weekend Rotation: Every Other Weekend

• Possible Rare Back-to-Back Weekends

• No Call

• No Block Scheduling

• Flexible Scheduling Required

Holiday Expectations

Summer: Work 2 of 3

• Memorial Day

• Labor Day

• July 4th

Winter: Work 1 from Each Group

• Thanksgiving Day OR Day After

• Christmas Eve OR Christmas Day

• New Years Eve OR New Years Day

Staffing Ratios

• RN Ratio: 1:5 (5th patient low acuity during surge)

• Tech Ratio: 1:1012

Minimum Requirements

• Active RN License

• Minimum 2 Years ER Experience

• Travel Experience Preferred

• First-Time Travelers Accepted (With 2 Years ED Experience)

• BLS & ACLS (Required)

• PALS (Preferred)

Required Skills

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation

• Strong IV skills

• EKG interpretation

• ED medication administration

• Drip management

• Emergency assessment

• EPIC experience (Preferred)

Support & Resources

• CNAs

• Charge Nurse

• Respiratory Therapy

• Phlebotomy Support

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: EPIC

• Pyxis

• Alaris IV Pumps

• Bedside & Central Monitors

Orientation

• System Access & Modules

• 12 Unit Orientation Shifts

Floating

• None

Dress Code & Policies

• Scrubs: Navy Blue

• No artificial nails or extenders

• Natural nails 14 inch

Parking

• Free Parking Available