Travel ER RN - $2,002 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 6 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of ER experience and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Details

• Emergency Department setting with combined adult/pediatric and pediatric emergency care
• Patient population ranges from pediatric to geriatric
• 40 beds with an average daily census of 30 and a 1:4 patient ratio
• Diagnoses include respiratory, cardiac, chest pain, MI, STEMI, non-STEMI, stroke, and OH surgical cases
• STEMI and Stroke Certified facility with TPA administration capability
• Psychiatric patients treated in the ED, sometimes up to 6 of 40 patients
• Trauma center located 10 minutes away, with some MVA and fracture cases seen onsite
• Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (19:00-07:30)
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• Floating required within scope, with travelers floating first
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA only)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• CPI certification required (Calm Every Storm online version only accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of ER RN experience required
• ENPC certification preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience managing psychiatric patients, including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, and violent behavior
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG/ECG
• Skilled in triage, isolation precautions/PPE, and orthopedic splinting
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP and ventilated patients
• Central line care and arterial line management preferred
• Blood product administration and IV vasopressor experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care across a broad range of pediatric and adult conditions including respiratory infections, seizures, sickle cell crisis, and head injuries
• Support stroke and STEMI protocols including CVA management and emergency medication administration
• Identify and report signs of neglect or abuse
• Manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• First-time travelers will be considered, though travel experience is preferred
• Return travelers must be away from the health system for at least 6 months before returning
• Former staff must be separated from the health system for 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Most locations allow one contract and one extension before requiring a 6-month break from the facility/unit
• Maximum RTO request is 7 days; requests of more than 4 consecutive days require an additional week added to the contract
• One major holiday off may be allowed during the winter season
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility unless local acceptance is specifically stated
• Schedule restrictions cannot be requested or guaranteed

American Traveler Job ID #P-757656. 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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