Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse - $2,798 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring at least 2 years of ER travel experience and a TN or compact RN license.

Details

• Short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center setting
• Emergency Department (ER) unit
• Day shift, 4x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:00); shift times may be adjusted based on permanent staff scheduling
• On-call required as needed
• Weekend work required as needed; weekend block scheduling may be considered
• Floating between like units and campuses within 20 miles may occur, though cross-campus floating is rare
• 13-week contract
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Large hospital experience preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license — TN state license or NLC compact license required; no pending licensure accepted
• Minimum 2+ years of recent ER experience required (strictly enforced); 3+ years preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of completed travel experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• At least 1 completed prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers are not accepted (exception: candidates with 3+ years of recent ER experience may be considered)
• ADN education required (BSN not required for this position)
• Willingness to work 48-hour weeks required
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• Vaccination status documentation required

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront — RTO will not be approved if not listed at the time of initial consideration
• Holiday coverage: if Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's fall within the assignment, the traveler must be willing to work at least 2 of the 3; if only 2 holidays fall within the assignment, at least 1 must be covered
• Former permanent employees or internal associate travelers must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible to return as a traveler
• First-time travelers are not accepted unless the candidate has 3+ years of recent ER experience

American Traveler Job ID #P-712703. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.