Local Contract Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ED RN for a freestanding emergency department position requiring active NC or compact RN licensure and a minimum of 2 years of ED experience.

Details

• Work setting is a 12-bed freestanding emergency department (FSED) licensed under a larger health system, opened in 2020
• Treats all-age ED patients with common ED diagnoses and behavioral health presentations, averaging 38 visits per day
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Required skills include cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drip management, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
• EMR is Epic; experience is required
• Equipment used includes Alaris infusion pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Panda Warmer
• On-site 24/7 X-ray, CT, and ultrasound services available
• 12-hour day shifts (0700–1900), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating is required across the region, including to Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, other freestanding EDs within the region, and the Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital)

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 skillset required, including cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drips, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
• Candidate must reside 50+ miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Department is staffed with 2 RNs per shift alongside an RT and Imaging tech; all clinicians work as a unit, with Imaging and Respiratory Therapy cross-trained to assist with patient care
• Charge RN and Nursing Support/Safety Attendant available within the department
• Respiratory Therapy is available in-house 24/7
• Orientation includes a facility NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Floating mid-shift is compensated — travelers remain on the clock while traveling between facilities
• Candidates must be willing to float to all listed regional facilities; candidates who are not agreeable to floating requirements should not apply
• Scrub color is navy blue
• Free surface lot parking is available on-site
• First-time travelers are considered, though prior travel experience is preferred
• A clinical interview is required for this position