American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 12 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Dept RN with a TN or compact RN license and prior ED, critical care, or acute-care experience for a fast-paced trauma unit.
Details
- Work in the Emergency Dept-Trauma unit of a hospital setting
- Care for patients with medical, surgical, cardiac, neurological, psychiatric, pediatric, and trauma-related emergencies
- Perform triage, rapid assessments, and ongoing monitoring of vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and neurological status
- Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and other ordered treatments
- Initiate and maintain IV access and obtain lab specimens
- Assist with emergency procedures including CPR, trauma resuscitation, intubation, and wound care
- Operate emergency equipment such as cardiac monitors, defibrillators, infusion pumps, and ventilators
- 12-hour shifts from 10:00-22:30
- 12-week assignment length
Requirements
- Active TN or compact RN license required
- Current BLS certification (AHA)
- ACLS certification required (AHA)
- PALS certification may be required (AHA)
- TNCC certification may be preferred or required
- NIH Stroke Scale certification may be required
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
- Prior emergency department, critical care, or acute-care nursing experience preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and rapid decision-making skills required
- Nursys license verification required within 30 days prior to start
- Current license and primary source verification required within 30 days prior to start
Additional Information
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, laboratory staff, and other healthcare team members
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatments, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record
- Follow infection-control procedures, medication-safety practices, and hospital policies
- Participate in emergency preparedness, quality-improvement initiatives, and continuing education
- Must possess a US Social Security Number and provide a US home address
- Radius rule applies, allowing local candidates at a reduced rate that varies by facility location
- First-time travelers may be considered
American Traveler Job ID #P-763536. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.