ED RN
Largo, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a night-shift travel assignment requiring 3+ years of ED experience, Level II Trauma Center background, and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Details

• Level II Trauma Emergency Department treating all age ranges
• Average daily census of 140 with 46 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, up to 1:5 for lower acuity patients
• Treats conditions including chest pain, stroke, sepsis, cardiac arrest, trauma, respiratory illness, and respiratory arrest
• Uses specialized equipment including Belmont rapid infuser for trauma, Giraffe warmer for neonates, rapid infuser, and Lucas device for cardiac arrests
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (1900-0730)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty as needed
• No scheduled on-call requirements
• 13-week contract length

Requirements

• Active RN license, MD state or Compact license required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI, and TNCC certifications required (AHA certifications for BLS/ACLS/PALS)
• Minimum 3 years of ED RN experience required, 4-5 years preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Travel experience required, though first-time travelers with 5+ years of experience will be considered
• Level II Trauma Center experience required
• Level I Trauma Center, teaching hospital, community hospital, and LTAC experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in pediatric, psychiatric, respiratory, neurological, and cardiac emergency care
• Experience with IV therapy, central line care, blood product administration, and emergency medication administration
• Proficient in EKG interpretation and dysrhythmia management
• Skilled in trauma care including gunshot wounds, traumatic amputations, and orthopedic splinting

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care across a wide range of patient conditions including trauma, cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and psychiatric emergencies
• Perform triage and apply isolation precautions/PPE as needed
• Work within a Level II Trauma Center with STEMI and Stroke certification
• Travelers are expected to float within scope as needed with priority given to float assignments
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility to qualify unless otherwise specified
• Former staff members must have been separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must wait at least 6 months after completing an assignment before returning to the same facility or unit
• First-time travelers may be considered with sufficient relevant experience