Emergency Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Center position requiring 5+ years of experience, MEDITECH proficiency, and a full suite of emergency certifications including TNCC.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Center of an acute care hospital setting
• High-volume department seeing approximately 180–200 patient visits per day
• Patient population spans pediatrics through geriatrics, including trauma, CVA, ortho, and some neuro cases; burns are not treated on-site
• Designated as a CVA center; some neuro and trauma cases are transferred out
• Includes a 6-bed behavioral lockdown area staffed by psychiatry
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• 12-hour evening shifts, 11a–11p
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• Staffed with 5–6 nurse aides/paramedics per shift
• Security staff and patient safety sitters available; behavioral patients are held in the main ER until admitted
• Ventilated patients are held in the ER until admitted; 24/7 dedicated respiratory therapy support
• Pharmacy is on-site in the department 11 hours per day and on campus 24/7
• Central monitoring tech available
• Nurses perform their own lab draws and IV starts
• Charting system: MEDITECH 6.15 (experience required)

Requirements

• Active RN license — GA or compact license required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS (or ASLS), and CPI
• Minimum 5 years of RN experience required
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required
• MEDITECH EMR experience required
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for placement
• Must not have been employed by this facility within the last 12 months
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 2 floor-specific shifts, to be completed within the first week of assignment
• Caribbean Blue scrubs required
• Charge nurse support available on the unit
• Any requested time off must be communicated and confirmed at the time of assignment
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position — at least one prior travel assignment is required

American Traveler Job ID #P-736436. 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.