Emergency Department RN
Charlotte, NC
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 seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Department position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 43-bed Emergency Department at a 337-bed hospital with a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designation
• Patient population spans pediatric to geriatric, with common cases including stroke, acute MI, respiratory illness, behavioral health, trauma stabilization, and uncontrolled diabetes
• 8 Clinical Decision beds designated for (unlocked) Behavioral Health; 4 additional beds used for holding or FSED admissions
• Average daily census of approximately 145 patients with a 25–30% admission rate
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:3–4 based on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required across Region 2 facilities, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, any Freestanding EDs within the region, and the Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital) — candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, Rover Communication, Panda Infant Warmer, and LUCAS device

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license currently in hand
• 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, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
• Must provide last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Department is supported by HCTs/Unit Secretaries (1:8–10 ratio), paramedics, a free-floating charge nurse, patient safety attendants, a dedicated ED pharmacist (7a–11p), social worker, RT (24/7), ED physicians and APPs including a Geriatric APP, and 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist coverage
• Orientation includes facility NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Parking is free
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates must have their permanent address at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• A clinical interview is required for this position