Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse - $2,283 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• 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 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ED RN for a 13-week travel contract with rotating night/evening shifts, requiring a MD or Compact RN license, prior charge experience, and comfort floating to sister facilities.

Details

• General Emergency Department setting treating combined adult and pediatric populations across all age ranges (infant to geriatric)
• STEMI and Stroke Certified facility with cardiac monitoring and emergency response capabilities
• Patient diagnoses vary across all systems, including complex and multi-system presentations in a fast-paced environment
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, with the possibility of up to 1:5 for lower acuity patients
• Rotating night and evening shifts; 3x12 or 4x12 schedules accepted (shift times: 19:00–07:30 or 15:00–03:30); primary need is for night shift
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required as they fall per the schedule
• Floating required within specialty and to sister ED facilities (Cambridge, Chestertown, Queenstown) as needed; travelers are first to float
• No pre-scheduled on-call shifts required
• Charting via Epic (required)

Requirements

• Active MD state or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ED RN experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI (AHA required for BLS/ACLS/PALS; CPI online version must be 'Calm Every Storm')
• Preferred certifications: NRP and TNCC
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in a broad range of ED skills including triage, IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line care, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, procedural sedation, intubation, BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube management, and 12-lead EKG/ECG
• Experience managing psychiatric presentations (acute psychosis, suicidal patients, psychiatric holds, managing violent behavior, drug overdose)
• Experience with pediatric patients and pediatric-specific conditions preferred
• Must reside 50+ miles from the facility to be eligible (locals within 50 miles are not accepted)

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• CPI certification may be completed during onboarding if not already held
• RTO is limited to a maximum of 7 days; requests for more than 4 consecutive days off will require an additional week added to the end of the contract
• One major winter holiday off may be permitted per standard unit policy
• Former travelers who have previously worked within this health system must have been away for at least 6 months before returning
• Former permanent staff of this health system must have separated at least 12 months prior to returning as a traveler
• Most positions allow one contract and one extension, after which a 6-month break is required before returning to the same facility/unit
• Travelers are required to complete lab work within 72 hours of signing their contract
• All compliance documents must be submitted at least 5 days prior to the start date

American Traveler Job ID #P-732243. 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.