Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Kankakee, 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, evenings, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Requirements- Experience: Minimum 2 years recent ER experience (more preferred)
- Travel experience:Required
- EPIC experience:Required
- Certifications:
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC (may be waived with strong ER experience)
Required Certifications
ACLS, BLS Certification, PALS, TNCC c
Shift Notes
3p-3a
Unit Notes – ER | RNRadius Rule / Pay- Local candidates accepted within 20–50 miles
- Under 50 miles from facility
Facility & Department Overview- Department: Emergency Room
- Trauma Level:
- Stroke & STEMI receiving
- Level II Trauma – Adults & Pediatrics
- Beds: 35 total
- Fast Track: Yes – 8 beds
- Triage: Separate triage area
- Travelers may triage
- Uses ESI triage algorithm
- Holding Area: Intermixed within ER
- Psych/Seclusion Rooms: Yes (staffed by ER nurses)
- Security: 24/7 (stationed in ER during peak times)
Patient Volume & Ratios- Average ER volume: ~111 patients/day
- Nurse to Patient Ratio:1:4
Patient Population & Diagnoses- High-acuity, diverse case mix including:
- GSW, violent crime
- Stroke, STEMI
- Trauma patients
- Mental health emergencies
- Pediatrics: respiratory illness, fractures
- Travelers may work trauma if experienced
Clinical Support & Equipment- Common Drips: All critical care drips
- Providers: MDs and Mid-Levels
- Peak coverage: 2 MDs + 3 Mid-Levels
- Charge Nurse: Team lead 24/7
- Support Staff:
- LPNs (nights)
- Techs & paramedics (IVs, tech duties)
- Labs/EKGs: Performed by RNs and Techs
- Respiratory Therapy:
- 24/7 coverage
- Responds to all codes
- Manages all RT equipment (not housed in ER)
- Telemetry: ER nurses monitor/read strips
- Imaging:
- X-Ray & CT next door
- RN transports critical patients
- Transport available 9a–9p, RN transport after 9p
Scheduling- Shift Lengths: 5–12 hours
- Start Times: 6a, 8a, 10a, 12p, 1p, 3p, 6p
- Scheduling: Set by manager; block scheduling attempted
- Weekends: Every other
- Holidays: Every other
- Call/Standby: None
- Floating: None
Orientation & Dress Code- Orientation: 1 × 12-hour unit-specific shift
- Scrubs: Caribbean Blue
About Talent4Health
A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US.
With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for!
Why Choose us?
When it comes to choosing a recruitment agency, it’s imperative to consider what all they have to offer.
- Proficiency: Our seasoned team of professionals has years of experience and we are dedicated to provide the highest quality service to our clients and candidates.
- Personalized service: We understand that every candidate is unique, and we work closely with each one to develop a customized plan that meets their specific needs.
- Consistency: We are devoted to offer dependable recruitment solutions for our candidates, and we are always a phone call away for all their questions or concerns.
- Comprehensive care: Our healthcare recruitment team works for different specialties, so there is a job for everyone.
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