Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) Travel Assignment in Kankakee, Illinois

Bring your emergency nursing expertise to a high-volume Emergency Department in Kankakee, Illinois. This on-site travel RN opportunity is located in the welcoming Kankakee, IL 60901 community. In Kankakee, IL 60901, you’ll join a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where you’ll care for a diverse patient population, including trauma, stroke, STEMI, pediatric, and behavioral health cases.

Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
• Setting: Acute Care Emergency Department
• Location: Kankakee, IL 60901
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shift Hours: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Shifts Per Week: 3 (36 hours per week)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Orientation: One 12-hour shift
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Charting System: EPIC

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Room experience required
• Travel nursing experience required
• Active RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• TNCC required, though it may be waived for candidates with strong ER experience
• EPIC experience required
• Ability to work in a high-acuity emergency department with a wide range of emergency cases
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and efficient care to patients in the Emergency Department
• Assess, triage, and prioritize patients using the ESI triage algorithm as needed
• Care for a broad patient population, including trauma, stroke, STEMI, pediatric, and behavioral health patients
• Manage critical care drips and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Support care in fast track, trauma bays, and general ED areas as assigned
• Collaborate with physicians, mid-level providers, charge nurses, techs, and support staff
• Perform blood draws, EKGs, and other core ER nursing duties alongside the care team
• Document patient care accurately in EPIC
• Maintain professionalism and flexibility in a busy, fast-paced emergency setting

Apply now for this Emergency Room RN travel nurse opportunity in Kankakee, Illinois, and join a dedicated healthcare team today.

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.