ED RN
La Plata, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of ER experience and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Details

• Fast-paced general Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric patients
• Non-trauma ED with STEMI and Stroke certification
• Average daily census of 130 with 47 beds
• Patient to nurse ratio of 1:4
• All age ranges served, infant through geriatric, with all diagnosis types
• Evening/mids shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (15:00-03:30)
• 36/48 hour schedule option with every other weekend required
• Floating required within specialty scope
• No pre-scheduled on-call requirements
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license, MD state or Compact, required at time of consideration
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS (AHA only for BLS/ACLS/PALS)
• CPI certification required (Calm Every Storm online version only accepted online vendor)
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required; 1 year will be considered with strong skillset
• Community hospital experience required
• Experience with 1:4 patient ratios
• Skilled in pediatric emergency care including abdominal pain, asthma, head injury, and respiratory infection
• Experience managing psychiatric emergencies including acute psychosis, overdose, and suicidal patients
• Proficient in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line care, and blood product administration
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Experience with procedural sedation administration and monitoring
• Ability to manage ventilated patients and interpret ABGs
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Skilled in triage and splinting/orthopedic care

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of complex and varied diagnoses
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments with no scheduling restrictions
• Contract length is 13 weeks with possibility of extension up to 20 weeks for candidates with strong experience
• Limited RTO available for longer contract options
• First-time travelers with strong ER experience will be considered
• Local candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility to be eligible unless otherwise specified
• Returning travelers must have at least 6 months away from the health system since their last assignment
• Former staff must be separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler