ER RN
Jackson, TN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Assignment in Jackson, Tennessee

Experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses (RNs) can join a fast-paced travel nursing assignment in Jackson, TN, providing high-acuity emergency care on night shifts. This on-site 13-week opportunity offers the chance to care for a diverse patient population in a high-volume emergency department while working alongside strong interdisciplinary support services. Jackson is a welcoming West Tennessee community known for its rich music heritage, accessible parks, and convenient blend of small-city charm and regional amenities.

Emergency Department Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Jackson, Tennessee 38301
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Nursing Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum of two weekends per month, as needed
• Call: No call requirement; overtime may be available
• Emergency Department Profile: Approximately 60 beds and 250 visits per day
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 2–4 patients, depending on assigned area
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients

Emergency Room RN Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Emergency Department or emergency room RN experience
• Active Tennessee or compact Registered Nurse license
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications
• TNCC or PHTLS certification preferred, but not required
• Recent Epic experience within the past 18 months, clearly documented in the candidate profile
• Ability to successfully complete the Epic competency assessment
• Experience caring for patients across the lifespan in a high-acuity emergency setting
• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Previous charge nurse and community hospital experience preferred
• Ability to work one of the following holidays if scheduled: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and compassionate emergency nursing care to approximately 250 patients per day across a broad range of acuities
• Perform rapid triage, focused assessments, ongoing reassessments, and early identification of patient deterioration
• Care for patients experiencing trauma, stroke, STEMI, respiratory distress, sepsis, overdose, burns, behavioral health emergencies, and other urgent conditions
• Administer emergency medications, blood products, IV therapies, sedation, insulin protocols, vasopressors, and continuous infusions according to established standards
• Manage patients with ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, and other critical-care equipment
• Perform or assist with procedures including IV placement, ultrasound-guided IV access, 12-lead ECG acquisition, splint application, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias, neurological emergencies, multisystem organ dysfunction, airway compromise, and other life-threatening conditions
• Support care for pediatric, neonatal, adult, and geriatric patients, including patients requiring psychiatric holds or behavioral health interventions
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, IV services, social services, interpretation services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and care plans accurately in Epic
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, patient advocacy, and trauma-informed care throughout the emergency visit

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel RN opportunity in Jackson, Tennessee, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving patients across the lifespan.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.