Travel ED RN - $1,798 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• 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: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a GA or compact RN license and at least 2 years of ED nursing experience.

Details

• Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department in a 637-bed teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations
• Unit has 61 beds plus surge capacity
• Patient population includes chest pain, strokes, diabetes, abdominal pain, MVCs, HTN, stabbings, and mental health cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4 depending on assigned zone
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled 7A-7P
• Weekend rotation of 5-6 shifts out of 12 on a 6-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within the ED and to Baldwin if needed
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Central telemetry monitoring available in the ED
• Support staff includes CNAs, unit secretary, charge nurse, phlebotomy, PICC team, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of ED RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• BCR (Basic Cardiac Rhythm) required, including passing an EKG competency exam as part of compliance
• National certification in emergency nursing preferred but not required
• Level 1 Trauma emergency room nursing experience required
• Experience with drips including Heparin, Insulin, Cardene, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Fentanyl, Propofol, and Levophed
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within one year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a high-acuity, fast-paced Level 1 Trauma unit with a strong team culture
• CNAs assist with vital signs, glucose checks, bathing, feeding, ambulating, turning, hourly rounding, and patient transport
• Facility has a designated Transport Team and PICC team, though there is no dedicated IV team
• Unit-specific equipment includes VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova glucose stat strips, cardiac telemetry monitoring, portable vital sign monitors, PCA pain management, bladder scanners, suction machines, and rapid infusers
• Orientation includes 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of major holidays, including one shift each for Thanksgiving or the day after, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve or New Year's Day
• RTO requests subject to manager approval
• Scrub color requirement is Navy for RNs and Ceil Blue for LPNs
• Free parking available around campus with paid deck options
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No radius rule applies for local candidates, who receive the same rate as travelers
• Candidates must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

American Traveler Job ID #P-735787. 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.