Travel ER Registered Nurse - $1,866 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a busy, non-trauma Emergency Department requiring prior travel experience and Epic charting proficiency.

Details

• Work in a large, high-acuity, non-trauma General Emergency Department serving adolescents through geriatric patients
• 59-bed ER averaging 165-175 patients per day
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Stroke and STEMI certified facility
• Evening shift, 3x12 hours (1:00 PM - 1:00 AM)
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Rare floating within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Uses Epic EMR (required) and Pyxis medication system
• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications required
• SANE and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required, with at least 2-3 completed ER travel contracts preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in emergency care for conditions including CVA, respiratory distress, cardiac dysrhythmias, and psychiatric emergencies
• Proficient in IV therapy, 12-lead EKG interpretation, and ABG interpretation

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care across a wide range of adult and pediatric conditions, including trauma, respiratory, neurological, and psychiatric cases
• Perform triage, cardiac monitoring, and emergency response interventions
• Manage patients requiring isolation precautions and PPE
• Apply splints and assist with orthopedic trauma care as needed
• Maximum of 7 days RTO permitted per contract
• RTO blackout dates apply during Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment period
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Full compliance required prior to start date to avoid scheduling delays

American Traveler Job ID #P-724392. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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