Emergency Department RN
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN requiring a VA or compact RN license and prior travel nursing experience for a fast-paced ER setting.

Details

• Emergency Room setting caring for general adult/pediatric emergency patients
• Typical patient ratio is 1:4, increasing to 1:6 when caring for Medical-Surgical hold patients
• Stroke, STEMI, and cardiac arrest patients are assigned 1:1 until stabilized or admitted
• No psychiatric patients are cared for in this unit
• Schedule consists of 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour day shifts (7:00-19:30)
• Every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage within the contract are required
• 48-hour contracts available with overtime billed after 48 hours
• Epic EMR proficiency required

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum of 3 years of Emergency Department experience required, 5 years preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (American Heart Association only), NIHSS, and TNCC
• CPI certification preferred
• Proficiency in Epic charting system required
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs required
• Experience with arterial line management, central line care, and blood product administration preferred
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, and ABG interpretation preferred
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation preferred
• Experience with neuro-trauma, ICP monitoring, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury preferred
• Experience in Level I or Level II Trauma Centers preferred
• Experience with gunshot wounds, traumatic amputation, and ortho trauma preferred
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• No prior license or background hits permitted for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of trauma, cardiac, neuro, and pediatric cases
• Facility is a STEMI and Stroke Certified facility
• PAPR cannot be accommodated; any history of fit test issues will eliminate candidates from consideration
• EKG proficiency testing is required for this unit, requiring an 80% passing score with no remediation offered
• 3 hours of pre-start modules are required and billable
• Orientation consists of up to three 12-hour shifts, with early completion possible based on individual readiness
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Requested time off must be submitted for review and will be approved on a case-by-case basis
• First-time travelers may be considered given required travel experience is met