Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,930 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience, with night shift scheduling and regional floating requirements.

Details

• Work in a 16-bed Emergency Department at a 109-licensed-bed community hospital (non-trauma, non-teaching) designated as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center
• Treats both pediatric and adult patients with diagnoses including COPD, CHF, chest pain, MI, N-STEMI, stroke/TIA, new onset cardiac arrhythmias, uncontrolled DM, and minor trauma
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5, based on acuity
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, and bedside/central telemetry monitoring
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required to regional facilities within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, any freestanding ED within the region, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) — candidates must be willing to float or should not apply
• No on-call or call-back requirements

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI
• TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• General ED skillset required, including cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with critical care drips, vent management, chest tube management, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, conscious sedation, and ESI assessments
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Department support includes CNAs, a charge nurse (with or without patient assignment), an IV/VAT team (ancillary, not in house daily), RT (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), and an ED physician team
• Orientation includes facility NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Scrub color: Navy
• Free parking available on site
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
• Candidates must have a permanent address at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-698809. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.

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