Local Contract Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
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 an Emergency Department position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and the ability to float across multiple regional facilities.

Details

• Work in a 43-bed Emergency Department at a 337-bed hospital with a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designation (no trauma designation)
• Patient population spans pediatric to geriatric, with common presentations including stroke, acute MI, respiratory illness, behavioral health, uncontrolled diabetes, and trauma stabilization for transfer
• ED includes 8 Clinical Decision beds for Behavioral Health (unlocked) and averages approximately 145 patients per day
• 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
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Floating is required across Region 2 facilities, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, any Freestanding ED 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)
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips; additional equipment includes Rover Communication, Panda Infant Warmer, and LUCAS
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license — NC or Compact license required
• Current certifications required: 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, experience with critical care drips, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
• Epic EMR experience required
• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Department support includes HCT/Unit Secretary (1:8–10 ratio), paramedic, free-floating charge nurse, patient safety attendants, dedicated ED pharmacist (7a–11p), social worker, RT (24/7), ED physicians and APPs, geriatric APP, hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist (24/7)
• Orientation includes general new employee orientation (NEO) followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Required scrub color: Navy blue
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• A clinical interview is required