ER RN
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years ED experience, NC or compact RN license, and night shift availability.

Details

• High-acuity Emergency Department serving a regional referral and tertiary care center with all patient populations
• General ED treating combined adult/pediatric patients in a STEMI and Stroke Certified facility
• 101-bed unit handling approximately 250 visits per day with patient ratios of 1:3-5
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 18:45-07:15
• 36-48 hours per week may be offered
• Float requirement between Emergency Observation Unit and Emergency Behavioral Health based on need
• Weekend requirement of at least 4 weekend days per 6-week schedule, up to every other weekend
• Uses Epic EMR, Pyxis, SBAR communication, and daily shift huddles
• 13-week minimum contract length

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant ED experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, MOAB, NIHSS, PALS
• TNCC certification preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills required include IV starts, triage, telemetry, 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing psychiatric patients including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, and violent behavior
• Experience with respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP and ventilated patient care
• Experience with IV therapy, central line care, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
• Experience administering emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation
• CVA/stroke care experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of acute and critical conditions including cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and psychiatric emergencies
• Participate in triage and isolation precaution/PPE protocols
• 24-hour unit orientation required, conducted weekly
• Pre-start modules required (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles), completed online and annually
• Navy/white scrubs required
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted at a different rate within 50 miles of the facility
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees must wait 12 months before reapplying and disclose prior employment details
• Travel pairs allowed if placed on different units and disclosed at time of submission