Emergency Department RN
Macon, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Large academic Level 1 Trauma Center and teaching hospital with 637 licensed beds
• Emergency Department with 61 beds plus surge capacity, serving patients with chest pain, stroke, diabetes, abdominal pain, MVCs, hypertension, stab wounds, and mental health presentations
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4 (varies by assigned zone), supported by CNAs/techs (4–6 per shift) and a unit secretary
• Central telemetry monitoring available in the ED
• Respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage available 24/7
• Phlebotomy services available; PICC team on-site (no general IV team)
• EMR: Epic — 6 months of experience required
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Philips monitors, VS3 and Dynamap vital signs monitors, Glucommander, Bellmont Rapid Infuser, Ranger, Bair Hugger, PCA pumps, bladder scanners, and portable oxygen systems
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating within the ED; possibility (not guaranteed) of floating to a sister ER location approximately 45 minutes away

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR) — candidates must pass an EKG competency exam
• Emergency nursing national certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of ED RN experience required; Level 1 Trauma experience required (Level 2 experience requires manager approval)
• Epic EMR experience of at least 6 months required
• Proficiency with vasoactive and critical drips including Heparin, Insulin, Cardene, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Fentanyl, Propofol, and Levophed
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care to a diverse, high-acuity patient population in a busy, team-oriented department
• CNA support available for vital signs, glucose checks, patient transport, and other ancillary tasks; hospital also has a dedicated transport team
• Orientation consists of 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• RN scrub color: Navy
• Free parking available around campus; paid parking deck options also available
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who previously held a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• No radius rule — local candidates are accepted at the same rate