Travel Registered Nurse ER Job
Rockford, IL
Contracted
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Riverside
Mid Level
Step into a pivotal ER Nurse role in Rockford, Illinois, where urgent moments demand calm, precise action and unwavering compassion. As a Travel Registered Nurse specializing in Emergency Care, you’ll be at the frontline, triaging rapidly, prioritizing care, and coordinating with physicians and fellow clinicians to stabilize patients and guide them toward recovery. Your expertise will shape outcomes in a fast-paced environment where every minute matters. Envision the impact you can make—from reducing wait times to guiding families through critical moments—with the support of a team that values your skill and humanity. Illinois is alive with diverse experiences—from the scenic Rock River trails and lush forest preserves that surround Rockford to vibrant towns and city life just a short drive away. The state’s beauty—from Starved Rock to Lake Michigan’s shores—offers weekend getaways, outdoor adventures, and rich cultural experiences that complement your professional journey.
Location Benefits: Rockford presents an appealing balance of affordable living, strong community ties, and a thriving healthcare corridor that welcomes travel professionals. You’ll have access to robust hospital networks, modern facilities, and the chance to immerse yourself in a city known for its friendly neighborhoods and family-friendly amenities. The region serves as a gateway to broader Midwest explorations, so you can enjoy weekend escapes to nearby parks, galleries, and festivals. For those drawn to broader horizons, this role also opens opportunities to work in multiple locations across the United States, enriching your clinical repertoire and enabling exposure to diverse patient populations, acoustics of different hospital cultures, and new collaborative rhythms—all while maintaining a consistent pathway of support and coverage from our team.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Key responsibilities: Provide high-quality emergency care to a heterogeneous patient population; perform rapid assessments, initial resuscitation, and stabilization; administer medications and procedures as ordered; interpret monitors and imaging with accuracy; document thoroughly in the EHR; communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team; participate in triage, discharge planning, and handoffs with clear, concise information; maintain patient safety, infection control, and unit readiness; mentor and support less-experienced staff when appropriate; participate in quality improvement initiatives to elevate ED performance.
- Professional growth: Build your ER expertise across shifts and patient acuities, pursue certifications, and engage in evidence-based practice with a supportive network. Opportunities for role expansion, clinical leadership, and cross-specialty collaboration help you sharpen critical thinking and leadership capabilities while expanding your professional portfolio.
- Competitive benefits: Earn a competitive weekly pay range of $1,674-$1,819, with guaranteed hours and the chance to enhance earnings through performance-based extensions. Benefit from a sign-on bonus where available, comprehensive housing assistance, and extension opportunities that allow continuity with trusted teams and facilities. Enjoy robust travel benefits designed to minimize logistical stress, including seamless onboarding, credentialing support, and a dedicated travel services team.
- Comprehensive support: Rely on 24/7 assistance from a dedicated team while you travel with us, ensuring coverage for housing, travel logistics, shift changes, and urgent needs. We’re in your corner every step of the way—before, during, and after your assignment—to keep you focused on delivering exceptional care.
Company Values: Our organization is powered by a commitment to empower staff through clear career pathways, ongoing education, and a truly supportive workplace culture. We believe in recognizing talent, fostering collaboration, and removing barriers to success so you can advance along your chosen trajectory while enjoying a healthy work–life balance. You’ll join colleagues who celebrate diverse perspectives, champion patient-centered care, and continually strive for excellence in emergency nursing.
Call to Action: If you’re a dedicated ER RN ready to influence patient outcomes across a dynamic landscape, apply now to join a company that values your expertise and invests in your growth. Begin a rewarding assignment on 01/15/2026, with a Weeks-duration engagement, 36.0 guaranteed hours per week, and the chance to extend based on mutual interest and performance. This is your opportunity to grow your career, explore new places, and make a lasting impact in emergency medicine.
The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Location Benefits: Rockford presents an appealing balance of affordable living, strong community ties, and a thriving healthcare corridor that welcomes travel professionals. You’ll have access to robust hospital networks, modern facilities, and the chance to immerse yourself in a city known for its friendly neighborhoods and family-friendly amenities. The region serves as a gateway to broader Midwest explorations, so you can enjoy weekend escapes to nearby parks, galleries, and festivals. For those drawn to broader horizons, this role also opens opportunities to work in multiple locations across the United States, enriching your clinical repertoire and enabling exposure to diverse patient populations, acoustics of different hospital cultures, and new collaborative rhythms—all while maintaining a consistent pathway of support and coverage from our team.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Key responsibilities: Provide high-quality emergency care to a heterogeneous patient population; perform rapid assessments, initial resuscitation, and stabilization; administer medications and procedures as ordered; interpret monitors and imaging with accuracy; document thoroughly in the EHR; communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team; participate in triage, discharge planning, and handoffs with clear, concise information; maintain patient safety, infection control, and unit readiness; mentor and support less-experienced staff when appropriate; participate in quality improvement initiatives to elevate ED performance.
- Professional growth: Build your ER expertise across shifts and patient acuities, pursue certifications, and engage in evidence-based practice with a supportive network. Opportunities for role expansion, clinical leadership, and cross-specialty collaboration help you sharpen critical thinking and leadership capabilities while expanding your professional portfolio.
- Competitive benefits: Earn a competitive weekly pay range of $1,674-$1,819, with guaranteed hours and the chance to enhance earnings through performance-based extensions. Benefit from a sign-on bonus where available, comprehensive housing assistance, and extension opportunities that allow continuity with trusted teams and facilities. Enjoy robust travel benefits designed to minimize logistical stress, including seamless onboarding, credentialing support, and a dedicated travel services team.
- Comprehensive support: Rely on 24/7 assistance from a dedicated team while you travel with us, ensuring coverage for housing, travel logistics, shift changes, and urgent needs. We’re in your corner every step of the way—before, during, and after your assignment—to keep you focused on delivering exceptional care.
Company Values: Our organization is powered by a commitment to empower staff through clear career pathways, ongoing education, and a truly supportive workplace culture. We believe in recognizing talent, fostering collaboration, and removing barriers to success so you can advance along your chosen trajectory while enjoying a healthy work–life balance. You’ll join colleagues who celebrate diverse perspectives, champion patient-centered care, and continually strive for excellence in emergency nursing.
Call to Action: If you’re a dedicated ER RN ready to influence patient outcomes across a dynamic landscape, apply now to join a company that values your expertise and invests in your growth. Begin a rewarding assignment on 01/15/2026, with a Weeks-duration engagement, 36.0 guaranteed hours per week, and the chance to extend based on mutual interest and performance. This is your opportunity to grow your career, explore new places, and make a lasting impact in emergency medicine.
The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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About TLC Nursing
TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.
Why Travelers Choose TLC
- Competitive weekly pay
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
- Nationwide assignments
Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.
EEO Statement
TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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