Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (ER) is available for a travel temporary assignment in Saint Louis, MO. Start date: 08/24/2026. Duration: weeks. Weekly pay range: $1,658-$1,812 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week. Shift: 3x12 nights. Work setting: emergency department in a hospital, with 38 ED beds serving adult and pediatric patients and a separate psych area. Orientation is the first week Monday-Friday on days, with a rotating schedule after. This role requires ER-focused clinical expertise in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,658-$1,812 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours/week
- Contract duration: Weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3x12s
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- ED setting: 38-bed unit handling adult and pediatric patients, with a separate psych area

Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive emergency nursing care to adult and pediatric patients in a 38-bed ED
- Conduct rapid assessment, triage, continuous monitoring, and initiate 12-lead ECG with rhythm interpretation
- Manage airway and ventilated patients; perform IV starts; administer medications and vasopressors; support blood product administration
- Maintain central line and chest tube care; assist with procedural sedation and essential bedside procedures
- Stabilize patients following overdoses, head/traumatic injuries, sepsis, and behavioral health crises; ensure patient safety and de-escalation as needed
- Document thoroughly in Epic and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Respiratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services, Interpretation Services, Unit Secretary)

Requirements
- Active RN license required; IL license accepted at submittal; MO license may be submitted without license but MO or compact must be obtained per rules
- Minimum 2 years ER nursing experience; travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS (BCLS), NIHSS, PALS required; CPI and TNCC preferred
- Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program; current RN licensure
- Ability to work in a high-volume ED setting, maintain patient safety with a 1:4 ratio, and complete pre-employment modules and compliance requirements; orientation during first week; no float outside scope; no on-call

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Extension opportunities
- Fast credentialing
- Nationwide assignments

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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