ER Holding Nurse
Knoxville, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ER Holding Unit position at a Level I trauma center, requiring ACLS certification and a minimum of 2 years of acute care experience.

Details

• Position is based in the ER Holding Unit of a Level I Emergency Department
• Primary focus is caring for admitted patients boarding in the ED while awaiting inpatient bed availability, in a designated area or hallway as needed
• May float to an acute care unit when no boarding patients are present, though this is expected to be rare
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 6:45 AM
• Every other weekend required, with some holiday coverage expected
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling can be accommodated

Requirements

• Active RN license — TN state or Compact license required; pending licenses are not accepted
• Current ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care or medical-surgical telemetry (MS Tele) nursing experience required
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Valid driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers may be considered depending on prior clinical experience
• Local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis; candidates must live outside a 25-mile radius of the facility to qualify under standard travel terms