Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,090 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• 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: Nov 23, 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 43-bed Emergency Department at a 337-licensed-bed hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations
• Not a trauma designated or teaching facility
• Unit includes 8 Clinical Decision beds for Behavioral Health (unlocked) and 4 additional beds used for FSED admissions or holding patients
• Average daily census of 145 patients with a 25-30% admission rate
• Patient population spans pediatric to geriatric with diagnoses including trauma stabilization, respiratory illness, stroke, behavioral health, acute MI, and uncontrolled diabetes
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3-4 based on acuity
• CNA serves as Unit Coordinator and assists RN with patient care, ratios vary
• 12hr Night Shift, 1500-0300, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required within Region 2, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, any Freestanding ED within the region, and Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, Levine Children's Hospital)
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Phillips monitors, Rover Communication, Panda Infant Warmer, and LUCAS device

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI
• TNCC certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• General ED skillset required including cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drip management, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
• 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

• Work alongside a robust support team including HCT/Unit Secretary, Paramedic, free-floating Charge Nurse, Patient Safety Attendants, dedicated ED Pharmacist (7a-11p), Social Worker, Scheduler, 24/7 RT, ED Physicians and APPs, Geriatric APP, Hospitalist, and Intensivist
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking provided
• Unit culture described as welcoming, helpful, and busy
• Travelers required to work 75% of holidays
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before reapplying
• When floating mid-shift, time spent traveling between facilities is compensated

American Traveler Job ID #P-774602. 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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