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Travel Registered Nurse, RN, Emergency Department

Trinity Health · Silvis, IL · $35.67–$39.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you caught a serious problem that others had missed.

What they are checking: Whether they have strong assessment skills and speak up when something seems wrong.

How do you take care of yourself on twelve-hour night shifts in a busy ED?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay sharp and avoid burnout on demanding night shifts.

Tell me about a time you had to work with a team whose routines were different from yours.

What they are checking: Whether they can fit into new teams while still bringing their own experience.

What would you do

A patient comes in with stroke symptoms. What do you do in the first few minutes?

What they are checking: Whether they know time-sensitive protocols and activate the right team quickly.

As a FirstChoice nurse, you'll float to different hospitals. How do you get up to speed on a new ED?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt fast to new layouts, teams and protocols.

How do you manage several critical patients at once with limited staff at night?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize safely and ask for help before care slips.

A patient becomes aggressive in the department. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they de-escalate and keep everyone safe while using available security support.

You're asked to take a patient type you're not trained for. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they act within their license and experience, which the posting emphasizes.

About the work

Walk me through how you triage a busy ED waiting room during a night shift.

What they are checking: Whether they can quickly identify the sickest patients and use a triage system correctly.

How do you hand off a patient to an inpatient unit so nothing important is lost?

What they are checking: Whether they give clear, complete handoffs that protect patient safety.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: Position Purpose: Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RNs are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available! What you will do: • Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions • Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate • Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area • Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes • Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes • Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities • Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities Minimum Qualifications: • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. • Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment. • Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical experience for all specialties including Critical Care, Surgical Services, Maternal Services, Emergency Department and Behavioral Health. • Required to have and maintain the credentials required per their specialty area (ex: ACLS, TNCC, etc). BLS, ACLS and PALS must be obtained through American Heart Association Position Highlights and Benefits: • Premium Pay • Flexible Scheduling • Travel and Per Diem opportunities available • Variety of Practice Settings • Learning Opportunities • DailyPay available • Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment • Opportunity to participate in 403B program Ministry Information: • FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life. • FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence. • You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice! Pay Range: $35.67-$39.00 per hour + Tax Free Allowance if Qualified Actual compensation offered will be within the range stated above but vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, and certification requirements, as well as comparisons to current colleagues in similar roles. Trinity Health Benefits Summary - All FirstChoice clinical Colleagues are PRN Status. Please refer to page 2 of the Benefit Summary Job Details: Location: MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center Start Date: ASAP Weeks: 13 Hours: 3x12 Shift: Nights Gross Weekly Rate: $2664.00 Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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