American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring adult and pediatric ED experience along with TNCC, PALS, and ACLS certifications.
Details
- Level II Trauma Center Emergency Department treating combined adult and pediatric populations
- Evening and night shifts on a 3x12 schedule (1500-0330 or 1900-0730), with 8-hour shifts as needed
- Weekend and holiday rotation required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Floating required as needed
Requirements
- Active WI RN license or Compact RN license required
- Current certifications: BLS, PALS, ACLS (AHA only), and TNCC
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience with adult and pediatric populations within the last 3 years
- Epic EMR experience required, preferably within the past 12 months
- Experience in a 40+ bed ED preferred
- High acuity ED experience required
- Level II Trauma Center experience required, Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Prior travel assignment experience required, minimum six months, with extensions highly preferred
- Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to starting the assignment
Additional Information
- Provide emergency care across a broad range of adult and pediatric conditions including trauma, cardiac, respiratory, neurological, psychiatric, and orthopedic cases
- Perform skills such as IV therapy, phlebotomy, arterial line management, central line care, and blood product administration
- Manage patients requiring BiPAP/CPAP, ventilator care, chest tube management, and ABG interpretation
- Administer emergency medications including vasopressors and procedural sedation
- Perform cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
- Handle high-acuity trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
- Apply isolation precautions and PPE, and perform triage duties
- Assist with orthopedic trauma care including splint application
- Must reside within 50 miles of the facility; local candidates not accepted
- References are not required for consideration
- Charge nurse experience preferred but not required
American Traveler Job ID #P-762525. 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.