Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – 13-Week Contract in Rockford, Illinois

Join an on-site emergency department team in Rockford, Illinois, as an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN). This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a confident, adaptable ER nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering safe, compassionate care to patients with a wide range of urgent and emergent needs. Rockford offers an inviting northern Illinois setting with convenient access to parks, cultural attractions, dining, and the greater Chicago and Madison areas.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910-$2,010
• Specialty: Emergency Room Nursing
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) contract
• Healthcare Setting: On-site Emergency Department
• Location: Rockford, Illinois
• Start Date: September 28, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending December 28, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Rotation: Weekend and holiday rotation required
• Additional Flexibility: May be required to float to other hospital locations in Illinois

Emergency Room RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Emergency Room, Emergency Department, or comparable acute-care nursing experience
• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Trauma Nursing Specialty (TNS) certification
• Education verification is required
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care
• Provide timely, evidence-based nursing care to patients with emergent and complex medical needs
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards of care, and applicable laws
• Develop and execute patient care plans in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and outcomes accurately and according to department standards
• Educate patients and families regarding care plans, treatments, discharge instructions, and ongoing health needs
• Prioritize patient safety, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns through the appropriate chain of command
• Participate in performance improvement, unit practice, shared governance, and peer review activities
• Provide clinical expertise and support to other units or departments as needed
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support each patient’s continuum of care

Apply now for this Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Rockford, Illinois, and join a dedicated emergency department healthcare team.

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.