Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,059 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Albemarle, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ED experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in a 16-bed Emergency Department at a 109-bed facility with Advanced Primary Stroke Center designation
• No trauma designation and not a teaching hospital
• Treat pediatric and adult patients with diagnoses including COPD, CHF, chest pain, MI, N-STEMI, stroke, TIA, new onset cardiac arrhythmia, uncontrolled DM, and minor trauma
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-5 based on acuity, CNA ratio of 1:10
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required within Region 1, including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, any Freestanding ED within the region, Lake Norman, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, LCH)
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Bedside and central tele monitoring utilized on the unit

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ED RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI (CPI may be obtained within 30 days of starting)
• TNCC certification preferred
• Must demonstrate general ED skillset including cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drip management, vent management, chest tubes, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, conscious sedation, and ESI assessments
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Support team includes CNAs, charge nurse (may or may not carry patient assignment), IV/VAT team (not in-house daily), 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 hospitalist coverage, and ED physician team
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
• Traveler will remain on the clock and be paid for travel time if floating mid-shift between facilities

American Traveler Job ID #P-787271. 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

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