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: 11/30/2026
- 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: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an Emergency Department RN with Level III trauma experience for a night shift position requiring MN licensure and ACLS, BLS, and PALS/ENPC certifications.
Details
- Work in a Trauma Level 3 Emergency Department
- Patient population includes 18% pediatric cases with high volumes of mental health and ETOH patients
- Access to Telestroke/Teleneurology, Telemental Health, and Teleinterpreter services
- Onsite Mental Health Assessment & Referral, Social Worker, Financial Counselor, and ED pharmacist available part-time
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and Domestic Violence exams performed by trained nurses
- Special procedures include moderate sedation, nitrous oxide administration, Level 1 MI response, trauma codes, Code Stroke, and Code Sepsis
- Specialized equipment includes Nicom hemodynamic monitoring, Ranger Rapid Infuser/Fluid Warmer, Venue 40 ultrasound, Bladder Scanner, Life Pak Defibrillator, Lucas device, Dash 5000 cardiac monitors, and Airpal
- Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:00)
- Required to work 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)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- PALS or ENPC certification required
- TNCC or CALS certification required
- NIHSS certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
- Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Skilled in telemetry and nitrous oxide use
- Experience with continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation administration/monitoring
- Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and dysrhythmia management
- Strong triage skills preferred
- Epic/Excellian EMR experience may be required depending on specific position
- Must provide date of birth, SSN, certification copies, Nursys verification, and RTO at time of consideration
- At least 1 supervisor reference required
Additional Information
- Provide emergency nursing care across a high-acuity, high-volume patient population
- Must complete required pre-start modules prior to beginning the assignment
- Candidates must live at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible, with no local candidate exception for this position
- Previous perm staff or per diem employees must have been separated from the facility for at least 3 months to be eligible
- Ideally no more than 5 days of requested time off during the assignment
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Fingerprinting via LiveScan is required as part of Minnesota state background check compliance
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.