ER RN
La Plata, MD
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 seeking an Emergency Department RN for a night shift position requiring an active MD or Compact RN license and at least 1-2 years of ED experience.

Details

• Fast-paced community hospital Emergency Department with 47 beds and an average daily census of 130
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Treats patients of all age ranges, from infant to geriatric, with a wide variety of diagnoses
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (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
• No pre-scheduled on-call requirements
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active MD or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA only)
• CPI certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• 1-2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Experience with 1:4 patient ratios preferred
• Skilled in pediatric and adult emergency care across a broad range of diagnoses and conditions, including trauma, psychiatric, respiratory, neurological, and cardiac cases
• Experience with procedural sedation, IV therapy, central line care, and 12-lead EKG interpretation preferred
• Proficiency in triage and isolation precautions/PPE required

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of patient populations and acuities, including trauma, psychiatric, respiratory, and pediatric cases
• Collaborate with the ED care team in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Candidates must be comfortable floating within scope without restrictions
• Max RTO of 7 days permitted; stays exceeding 4 consecutive days require an additional week added to the contract
• One major holiday off during the winter season may be permitted depending on scheduling needs
• First-time travelers with strong ED experience will be considered
• Returning former staff must have been separated from the health system for at least 12 months before eligibility
• Returning travelers must have at least 6 months away from the system before reassignment
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted unless otherwise specified