Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital requiring 2+ years of ED experience and TNCC certification.

Details

• Level 1 Trauma Regional Emergency Department in an 885-bed academic medical center
• Unit includes 55 horizontal beds, 6 vertical beds, 15 observation beds, and 5 BH holding beds
• Average census of 200-220 patients per day
• Treats full ESI 1-5 acuity range including trauma, stroke, STEMI, burn, GSW, MVC, cardiac/respiratory arrest, overdose, and psychiatric cases
• RN patient ratios range from 3:1 to 6:1 based on acuity and clinical area
• Currently receives air flights with plans for 2 fixed-wing helicopter pads post-renovation
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• May float to the ED Transition Care Unit
• Travelers not likely utilized in trauma bays during initial contract period

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• First-time travelers considered only with 3+ years of Level 1 trauma center experience
• Minimum 12 months of core ED experience with most recent experience within the last year
• Epic EMR experience required
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Deliver comprehensive emergency nursing care using evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making
• Supported by ED Techs, Unit Secretary, Charge Nurse, Resource/Pod Leaders, 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, Intensivist, and Critical Care Pharmacists
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, and GE ultrasound and EKG machines
• Facility orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free parking provided
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Returning travelers must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position