Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse - $1,852 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Henderson, 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: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a 13-week night shift travel contract at a high-acuity, rural hospital in Henderson, NC, requiring a minimum of 1 year of ED experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work setting is a 20-bed Emergency Department in a rural, high-acuity hospital environment
• Joint Commission accredited Duke LifePoint facility with an 'A' LeapFrog Hospital Safety Rating
• Patient population is mixed/various acuity levels across all age groups
• Patient ratio is 1:4, with surge ratios up to 1:5
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Must work 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period
• No on-call requirements
• EMR: Paragon
• Preferred experience includes peripheral IV, stroke, sepsis, and STEMI cases

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• AHA certifications required (BLS at minimum; specific AHA certs as applicable to the role)
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department RN experience
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Candidates must reside 60 or more miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates

Additional Information

• Fast-paced, high-acuity rural ED environment
• Scrub colors: black, navy, or royal blue
• Candidates must not have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
• Candidates cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment
• Candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are not eligible for this travel position

American Traveler Job ID #P-723779. 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.