Emergency Room Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Durham, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 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: Sep 21, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring Level I trauma experience and an NC or compact RN license. Details Level I Trauma Center emergency department setting treating combined adult/pediatric populations 1:4 patient ratios Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM Every other weekend required No on-call requirements Epic EMR experience required Bi-weekly orientation schedule Requirements Active NC or Compact RN license required in hand Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required CPI certification preferred 2 years of recent Emergency Room experience required Level I Trauma Center experience required Epic charting experience required Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs required Experience with arterial line management, blood product administration, and central line care preferred Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management and care of ventilated patients preferred Experience with continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation monitoring preferred Neurological care experience including CVA, ICP monitoring, and traumatic brain injury preferred Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management preferred Triage skills required One supervisory reference from within the last year required for consideration Full SSN and DOB required for consideration Additional Information Provide emergency care across a range of trauma and non-trauma cases including gunshot wounds, traumatic amputations, and pediatric injuries Work within a facility that is STEMI and Stroke certified Royal blue scrubs required Flu vaccine required with no exemptions during flu season (October 31 - March 31) First-time travelers will not be considered for this position Candidates with prior permanent employment at this health system must disclose that history and must not have been a permanent employee within the past 6 months Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at a reduced pay rate RTO must be submitted upfront with a maximum of 5-7 days American Traveler Job ID P-750890. 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.