American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Topeka, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Emergency Department RN with at least 1 year of experience and required certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC.
Details
- General Emergency Department serving combined adult and pediatric patients
- Level II Trauma Center, STEMI Certified, and Stroke Certified facility
- 4x12-hour day shifts from 11:00 to 23:00, with options for 36 or 48 hours per week
- 2 weekend shifts required per contract
- Epic charting system used, experience required
- Floating to like units within scope may be required based on facility needs
Requirements
- Active KS or Compact RN license required at time of submission
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required in hand
- Minimum 1 year of recent ER experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Community hospital experience preferred
- Skilled in trauma care including gunshot wounds and multisystem organ dysfunction management
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
- Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, ventilator management, and ABG interpretation
- Experience with IV therapy including central line, arterial line, and blood product administration
- Experience managing psychiatric emergencies including suicidal patients and violent behavior
- Pediatric emergency care skills required, including asthma, seizures, and infection management
Additional Information
- Provide emergency care across a wide range of adult and pediatric conditions including cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and psychiatric emergencies
- Perform triage and apply isolation precautions/PPE as needed
- Administer emergency medications including vasopressors and procedural sedation
- Assist with orthopedic trauma care including splinting
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible, as locals are not accepted
- Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
- First-time travelers will be considered for this role
- No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
American Traveler Job ID #P-762641. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.