Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,798 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ED RN for a Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital environment requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and a GA or compact RN license.

Details

• Works in a 61-bed Emergency Department (plus surge capacity) at a 637-licensed-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
• Common patient diagnoses include chest pain, stroke, diabetes, abdominal pain, MVCs, hypertension, stabbings, and mental health presentations
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:4 depending on assigned zone, supported by CNAs/techs (4–6 per shift)
• Proficiency with drips required: Heparin, Insulin, Cardene, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Fentanyl, Propofol, and Levophed
• EMR is Epic; experience preferred
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Philips monitors, VS3 vital sign monitors, Dynamap portable monitors, PCA pain management, bladder scanners, Glucommander, Belmont Rapid Infuser, Ranger, and Bair Hugger
• 12-hour day shifts, 7A–7P, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of 5–6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within the ED; may also float to Baldwin unit as needed

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR) competency required — candidates must pass an EKG competency exam as part of onboarding compliance
• Minimum 2 years of ED RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Level 1 Trauma emergency nursing experience required
• Emergency nursing national certification preferred but not required
• At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, dated within the past year, required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Department support includes CNAs, a unit secretary, charge nurse, phlebotomy, PICC team, central telemetry monitoring, RT 24/7, Hospitalist 24/7, and Intensivist 24/7
• Orientation consists of 1 day of general facility orientation with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required — travelers are expected to work one shift of each major holiday (Thanksgiving or day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1)
• RTO requests require manager approval
• RN scrub color is navy blue
• Candidates who have previously held a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies, with the same rate offered to local travelers
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-692147. 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.