Travel ER RN - $1,980 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of recent ER experience and Level I trauma background.

Details

• Emergency Department setting with 1:4 patient ratios
• General ED serving combined adult/pediatric population within a Level I Trauma Center
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Royal blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room experience required
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Previous travel experience required, with prior ED background
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Skills needed include IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Must pass an EKG/Telemetry exam onsite
• Flu vaccination required with no exemptions or declinations accepted

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of trauma and acute presentations including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and orthopedic emergencies
• Experience with triage, isolation precautions, and PPE protocols expected
• Exposure to high-acuity cases such as gunshot wounds, traumatic injuries, and stroke care preferred
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at a reduced rate
• Previous permanent employment with the health system must be disclosed and must not have occurred within the past 6 months
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position
• RTO must be limited to 5-7 days maximum

American Traveler Job ID #P-774116. 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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