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Estimated Pay info$37 per hour
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Alton, Illinois

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Job Description

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Alton, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 07/13/2026
  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER) | Nights
 

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) for a travel assignment at Alton Memorial Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced travel nurses and first-time travelers seeking a fast-paced Emergency Department environment that serves patients across all age groups.
 

Assignment Details
  • Shift: Nights (3x12 Hours)
  • Schedule: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours Per Week
  • Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
  • On-Call Requirement: None
  • Block Scheduling: Not Available
  • Floating Requirement: No
Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum 1 year of Emergency Room experience required
  • First-time travelers accepted
  • Active state license required
  • Fast-paced Emergency Department experience preferred
  • Experience with a 1:4 patient ratio preferred
Required Certifications
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Preferred Certifications
  • NIHSS
  • CPI
Facility Information
  • Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
  • Total Staffed Beds: 158
  • Emergency Department Beds: 21
  • Average Daily Census: 85 Patients
  • Charting System: Epic
Patient Population

The Emergency Department provides care for:

  • Neonates
  • Infants
  • Pediatrics
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics
Unit Highlights
  • General Emergency Department serving Adult and Pediatric populations
  • Fast-paced environment with diverse patient presentations
  • Approximately 85 patient visits per day
  • Two dedicated Psychiatric beds
  • Five-bed Fast Track/Rapid Assessment area utilized to improve patient flow and reduce wait times
  • Sees a high volume of trauma-related cases despite not being a designated trauma center
Patient Ratios
  • Days: 1:4
  • Nights: 1:4
  • Weekends: 1:4
Required Clinical Skills
 Emergency & Critical Care
  • Triage
  • Emergency medication administration
  • Cardiac monitoring and emergency response
  • Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
  • 12-Lead EKG/ECG acquisition
IV Therapy & Vascular Access
  • Starting and maintaining IVs
  • Phlebotomy
  • Blood product administration
Respiratory Care
  • Care of ventilated patients
Neurological Care
  • Stroke (CVA) patient management
Interdisciplinary Support
  • Unit Secretary Support
Equipment & Technology
  • Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
  • Vocera Communication Devices
Additional Information
  • Local candidates are not accepted within a 75-mile radius of the facility.
  • Candidates must possess all required certifications and clinical skills to be considered.

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About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.




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Posting ID: 1271842516 Posted: 2026-07-01 Job Title: Registered Nurse