Emergency Department RN
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 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 Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations (no trauma designation, not a teaching hospital)
• ED includes 8 Clinical Decision beds for Behavioral Health (unlocked) and 4 additional beds used for admissions or patient holding
• General ED patient population including trauma stabilization, respiratory illness, stroke, behavioral health, acute MI, uncontrolled diabetes, and minor trauma; ages range from pediatric to geriatric
• Average daily census of approximately 145 patients with a 25–30% admission rate
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:3–4 based on acuity; CNA support available for patient care assistance
• 12-hour night shifts starting at 1700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• 75% holiday coverage required
• Floating 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)
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, Rover Communication, Panda Infant Warmer, and LUCAS device
• No on-call or call-back 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
• Core ED skills required including cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drip management, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
• At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the past year
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Must have permanent address located more than 50 miles from the facility (local candidates not accepted)
• Must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Robust departmental support includes a HCT/Unit Secretary (1:8–10 ratio), paramedic, free-floating charge nurse, patient safety attendants, a dedicated ED pharmacist (7a–11p), social worker, RT (24/7), ED physicians and APPs, a geriatric APP, hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist (24/7)
• Orientation includes facility NEO followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travel time between facilities when floating mid-shift is compensated
• Scrubs: navy blue
• Parking is free on-site
• Unit culture described as welcoming, helpful, and busy
• A clinical interview is required for this position