Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room; ER​/Trauma - in Dixon, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma

Location: Dixon, IL

Agency: Aequor Healthcare

Pay: $649 per week

Shift Information: Nights

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Aequor Healthcare to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Dixon, Illinois, 61021!

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room About Aequor:
Established in 1998, Aequor is a premier healthcare and education staffing company, committed to connecting skilled professionals with rewarding career opportunities.

• Provide immediate and skilled nursing care to patients in the emergency room, triaging and prioritizing care based on the severity of the patient’s condition.
• Assess, monitor, and stabilize patients experiencing medical emergencies, such as trauma, cardiac events, respiratory distress, and other critical conditions.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments according to physician orders, ensuring timely and accurate care.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other members of the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive emergency care and ensure continuity of care.
• Perform advanced nursing procedures such as wound care, suturing assistance, CPR, intubation assistance, and other life‑saving interventions.
• Educate patients and families on follow‑up care, discharge instructions, and ongoing treatment plans, ensuring they understand the next steps in their care journey.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and progress in electronic health records (EHR).
• Respond to and manage critical situations, including code blues and other emergency protocols, following established hospital guidelines.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a safe and clean environment to minimize risks to patients, families, and staff.
• Participate in emergency‑room quality improvement initiatives and stay current with advancements in emergency nursing through continuing education and professional development.

• Strong understanding of emergency nursing care, trauma management, and critical care interventions.
• Excellent communication and decision‑making skills to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Proficiency in performing advanced nursing procedures and responding to life‑threatening emergencies.
• Active [STATE] Registered Nurse (RN) License in good standing.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as an Emergency Room Nurse or in a similar role.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred.
• Experience with EPIC or similar charting systems.

• Tax‑free housing and meal stipend (depending on the location of your assignment).
• First‑day health insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental & Short Term Disability).
• Weekly direct deposit.
• Sick days/PTO (varies by facility).
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401k eligibility after the first year.
• Credentialing assistance.
• CEU/Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.