Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Location: Rushville, IL
Start Date: 03-09-2026
End Date: 06-08-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts including weekends, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (night); days will vary depending on department needs
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality emergency care to an assigned group of patients
- Perform rapid assessment and triage to prioritize care in a dynamic ED setting
- Administer medications, start IVs, and manage acute interventions per protocol
- Collaborate with physicians, techs, and ancillary staff to coordinate patient care
- Document assessments, interventions and patient responses accurately in the chart
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments and follow-up plans
- Maintain situational awareness and escalate concerns to ensure patient safety
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (no experience necessary)
- Current Illinois RN license required
- Current BLS required
- Current ACLS required
- Current PALS required
- TNCC preferred
- Ability to work rotating 12-hour night shifts, including weekends
Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Knowledge & Skills
- Emergency nursing and rapid clinical assessment skills
- Triage and prioritization in a fast-paced environment
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making under pressure
- Medication administration and IV/line management
- Proficient documentation and basic computer/EHR skills
- Clear communication with patients, families and interdisciplinary teams
- Ability to maintain calm and efficiency during high-acuity situations
Benefits
- Supportive team environment where your skills and voice matter
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
- Medical, dental and vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Travel reimbursement and housing support for contract nurses
- Life and disability insurance options for peace of mind
- A referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates aboard
Travel Perks: Explore Rushville, IL
Experience small-town Midwestern charm in Rushville with friendly local restaurants, community events and farmers markets. Enjoy scenic country drives, nearby parks and outdoor recreation; Quincy and other regional hubs are a reasonable drive for museums, dining and weekend city escapes. Perfect for travelers who like a relaxed home base with easy access to larger-city amenities on your days off.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Emergency Department? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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