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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ED experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in a 43-bed Emergency Department, including 8 Clinical Decision behavioral health beds and 4 beds used for FSED admissions/holding
• Average daily census of approximately 145 patients
• General ED population ranging from pediatric to geriatric, including trauma stabilization, respiratory illness, stroke, behavioral health, acute MI, and uncontrolled diabetes cases
• Admission rate of 25-30%
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3-4 based on acuity, with CNA support ratios varying by shift
• 12-hour day shift schedule, 7A-7P, with other available shift times including 9a-9p, 11a-11p, 3p-3a, and 7p-7a
• 36 standard hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within Region 2, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, any Freestanding ED, and Central Division facilities (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, Levine Children's Hospital)
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Phillips monitors, Rover communication devices, Panda Infant Warmers, and LUCAS devices

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI
• TNCC certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• General ED skillset required, including cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drips, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across a broad ED population, from trauma stabilization to behavioral health and acute medical conditions
• Supported by a robust care team including HCT/Unit Secretary, Paramedics, free-floating Charge Nurse, Patient Safety Attendants, a dedicated ED Pharmacist (7a-11p), Social Worker, Scheduler, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, ED Physicians and APPs, Geriatric APP, and 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 RTO days may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be made up by extending the contract
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available
• Facility culture described as welcoming, helpful, and busy
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be considered
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if returning from a permanent position