GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Urbana, Illinois

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) travel assignment in Urbana, Illinois (61801). Join a leading healthcare team in a thriving Midwest community, home to the University of Illinois and known for its welcoming atmosphere, cultural diversity, and excellent healthcare facilities. Urbana offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities, making it an ideal location for your next travel nursing job.

ER RN Travel Job Details – Urbana, IL

• Location: Urbana, Illinois 61801
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse Contract
• Department: Emergency Department (ED)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 12/22/2025 – End: 3/21/2026)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: Day MIDS (12:00PM – 12:00AM), with a required 2-week nights rotation (3x12 hour shifts)
• Call Requirement: 2 call shifts per 6-week schedule (13-hour call shifts, onsite within 1 hour)
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2070 - $2120

Emergency Room RN Qualifications

• Current and active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Minimum three (3) years of recent Emergency Room nursing experience
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (American Heart Association)

Key Responsibilities for ER Registered Nurse

• Provide high-quality emergency nursing care in a fast-paced clinical setting
• Perform initial patient assessments and develop individualized care plans with healthcare providers, patients, and families
• Implement and adjust nursing interventions based on patient status and clinical protocols
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care and patient interactions
• Promote patient and staff safety by adhering to hospital safety standards and promptly reporting hazards
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, patients, and families to foster a healing environment
• Provide constructive feedback to peers and participate in ongoing professional development and continuous learning
• Fulfill all departmental competencies and maintain up-to-date clinical skills

Apply now to join our Emergency Room nursing team in Urbana, IL. Take the next step in your travel nursing career and experience one of Illinois' top healthcare jobs in a supportive and vibrant community!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #438830. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER

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