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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center requiring prior trauma experience and TNCC certification.

Details

• Level 1 Trauma Center emergency department within an academic medical center
• Unit has 55 horizontal beds, 6 vertical beds, 15 observation beds, and 5 behavioral health holding beds
• Average daily census of 200-220 patients
• Receives frequent air transport patients and will have two helicopter pads post-renovation
• Treats all ED patient types including Trauma, Stroke, STEMI, and Burn cases across ESI levels 1-5
• Common cases include GSWs, stabbings, multi-trauma, MVCs, MI, CVA, hypothermia, drownings, falls, conscious sedations, cardiac/respiratory arrest, sexual assault, overdoses, psychosis, and vent management
• RN patient ratios range from 3:1 to 6:1 based on clinical area and acuity
• 12-hour night shifts from 1900-0700, scheduled for 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• 75% of holidays required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• May float to the ED Transition Care Unit
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, GE ultrasound, and GE EKG machines

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current 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 within the last year required
• Epic EMR experience required
• At least one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care using evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making across a wide range of trauma and acute presentations
• Support staff includes ED Techs, Unit Secretary, Charge Nurse, Resource/Pod Leader Nurses, 24/7 Critical Care Pharmacists, Paramedic Staff, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage, and a SANE Quality Coordinator
• ED Techs perform ADLs, vital signs, I/O catheterization, foley placement, and phlebotomy
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Unit currently in the second of three renovation phases
• Travelers unlikely to be utilized in trauma bays during initial contracts
• Royal blue scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if previously in a permanent position there
• Local candidates not accepted; 50-mile radius rule applies for this facility
• Final interview conducted by the hiring manager