Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a Chest Pain and Stroke Center, requiring at least 2 years of ED experience and active NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Department of a 207-licensed-bed hospital designated as a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Common diagnoses include stroke, CHF, electrolyte imbalance, arrhythmias, respiratory arrest, sepsis, COPD, falls, and MVCs
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4; CNA coverage at 1:8-10
• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, with shift options ranging from 0700–1900 through 1900–0700
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No call responsibilities for travelers
• Floating required to facilities within the region, including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, freestanding EDs, and Central Division sites (travelers will remain on the clock when traveling between facilities)
• EMR: Epic; IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
• Unit equipment includes bladder scanner, IV pumps, SCDs, telemetry monitoring, vents, and BiPAP

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI; TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• General ED skillset required, including cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drip management, vent management, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, conscious sedation, and triage experience
• One professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Department support includes CNAs, receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team (11a–7p and 11p–7a), resource nurse (as staffing allows), RT (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist coverage
• Orientation consists of NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; time must be added to the end of the contract if contracted hours cannot otherwise be met
• Scrub color: Navy; parking is complimentary
• Candidates must have a permanent address at least 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible