American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- 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: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department position requiring MN licensure, night shift availability, and at least 2 years of ED experience.
Details
- Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department setting
- Handles Telestroke/Teleneurology, onsite Mental Health Assessment & Referral, Telemental Health, and Teleinterpreter services
- SANE and Domestic Violence exams performed by trained nurses
- 18% pediatric patient population with high volume of mental health and ETOH cases
- Support from Social Worker, Financial Counselor, and ED Pharmacist part of the time
- Performs moderate sedation and nitrous oxide administration
- Manages Level 1 MI's, Trauma Codes, Code Stroke, Code Sepsis, and Medical Alerts (cardiac arrest, overdose, respiratory distress)
- Utilizes Nicom noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring, Ranger Rapid Infuser/Fluid Warmer, Venue 40, Bladder Scanner, Life Pak Defib, Lucas, Dash 5000 cardiac monitors, and Airpal
- Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:00)
- Works up to every other weekend
- May float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
Requirements
- Active MN RN license required (pending license accepted)
- Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS or ENPC
- Preferred certifications: NIHSS, TNCC or CALS
- Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
- Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
- Skilled in continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation administration/monitoring
- Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and dysrhythmia management
- Strong triage skills preferred
- Epic/Excellian charting experience required
- Fingerprinting via LiveScan required per Minnesota state background check requirements
- At least 1 supervisor reference required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide emergency nursing care across trauma, cardiac, stroke, sepsis, and behavioral health cases
- Perform SANE and Domestic Violence exams as a trained nurse when applicable
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Radius requirement of 100 miles from the facility applies for this position
- Candidates must be gone 3 months from last shift worked as a Perm (Staff or Per Diem) employee to be eligible to return
- RTO ideally no more than 5 days
- Pre-start onboarding modules required, averaging 8 hours to complete
American Traveler Job ID #P-759836. 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.