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: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring at least 2 years of ED experience, with night shift availability and regional floating requirements.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Department of a 207-licensed-bed hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations
• Patient population includes stroke, CHF, electrolyte imbalances, arrhythmias, respiratory arrest, sepsis, COPD, falls, and MVCs
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4; CNA support at 1:8-10
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Available shift times include 0700-1900, 0900-2100, 1100-2300, 1300-0100, 1500-0300, and 1900-0700
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements for travelers
• Floating is required across Region 1 facilities including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Freestanding EDs within the region, Lake Norman, and the Central Division — candidates must be agreeable to this requirement
• EMR: Epic
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, bladder scanners, 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 skills required: cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drip management, vent management, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, conscious sedation, and triage
• 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 CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, an IV/VAT team (11a-7p and 11p-7a), respiratory therapy (24/7), and hospitalist and intensivist coverage
• Orientation includes general new employee orientation (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; missed contracted hours must be made up at the end of the contract
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available on site
• 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
• A clinical interview is required for this position