ER RN
La Plata, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for an Emergency Department position requiring an active MD or Compact RN license and at least 1-2 years of ED experience.

Details

• Fast-paced combined adult/pediatric general Emergency Department within a community hospital
• Non-trauma ED treating all age ranges from infant to geriatric with all diagnoses
• Average daily census of 130 with 47 beds and a 1:4 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:30), with 36/48-hour options
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty, with travelers prioritized to float first
• No pre-scheduled on-call requirements
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active MD or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI (AHA only for BLS/ACLS/PALS)
• CPI certification via Calm Every Storm online vendor required
• 2 years of ED experience required, though 1 year with strong skills may be considered
• Community hospital ED experience required
• Experience managing pediatric and adult emergency diagnoses including abdominal pain, asthma, head injury, seizures, and psychiatric emergencies
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line care, and blood product administration required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition required
• Experience with triage and isolation precautions/PPE required

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of acute and chronic conditions for patients of all ages
• Manage high-acuity cases including CVA, multisystem organ dysfunction, and psychiatric emergencies
• Administer emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation as needed
• Preferred skills include intubation, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilator care, and splinting/orthopedic care
• First-time travelers with strong ER experience will be considered
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted unless otherwise specified
• Returning staff must have a 12-month break before returning as a traveler, while returning travelers require a 6-month break
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract, with additional conditions if more than 4 consecutive days are requested
• One major holiday off during the winter season may be permitted depending on unit availability
• Extensions are typically limited to one contract and one extension before requiring a 6-month break from the facility