Emergency Room Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Lillington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• 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: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a NC or compact license, 3 years of ER experience, and float availability between campuses.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Department of a short-term acute care, Level III Trauma Center teaching hospital
• General Emergency Department serving a combined adult and pediatric population
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• 13-week assignment on night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• 36 hours per week with holiday coverage required
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend
• Floating required between both Betsy Johnson and Central Harnett campuses as needed
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required, pending license not accepted
• Minimum 3 years of ER experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI, PALS, and NIHSS required; NRP and TNCC preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line care/management, and starting and maintaining IVs
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition required
• Experience managing psychiatric patients, drug overdose cases, and suicidal patients required
• Experience administering emergency medications required
• Must pass an Advanced EKG exam as part of compliance
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a combined adult and pediatric ED population
• Manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Arterial line management skills preferred
• Scrub color required is royal blue and white
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Locals accepted only outside a 50-mile radius of the Main campus (Cape Fear Valley Medical Center)
• RTO requests subject to manager's discretion, generally limited to a maximum of 4 days with approval of only 1 holiday
• Returning staff must have been separated for at least 1 year to return as a traveler
• Extensions limited to once for day shift or twice for night shift, after which a 6-month separation is required before reapplying
• All callouts for scheduled shifts require makeup shifts as deemed necessary by the department

American Traveler Job ID #P-741519. 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.