Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,074 per week in Canton, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Canton, GA
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,074 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract assignment in Canton, Georgia. This role is based in a dynamic Emergency Department, providing critical care to a diverse patient population presenting with acute illnesses and injuries.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, utilizing their expertise to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. This position requires a commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, psychological, and social aspects, upon arrival in the Emergency Department.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs, medical orders, and established protocols.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed, monitoring patient responses and adjusting care as necessary.
• Monitor and interpret vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and other physiological data, recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition.
• Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, other nurses, technicians, and ancillary staff to ensure coordinated and continuous patient care.
• Respond rapidly and effectively to emergency situations, including cardiac arrests, traumas, and respiratory distress.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent, direct experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Room (ER) setting.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in emergency assessment and critical care interventions.
• Strong knowledge of trauma care, cardiac emergencies, and respiratory management.
• Competence in IV insertion, phlebotomy, and medication administration.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot common ER equipment (e.g., cardiac monitors, defibrillators, ventilators).
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure in high-stress situations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Adaptability and flexibility to changing patient needs and departmental demands.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Days per Week: 3 days
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 17, 2026
• End Date: November 14, 2026

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.