Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Upper Marlboro, MD
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)

Largo, MD

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) for a high-acuity travel assignment in Maryland. This opportunity is ideal for a strong emergency nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable caring for patients across all age groups, from neonates through adults.

Assignment Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
• Location: Largo, MD
• Start Date: August 24, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Schedule: 3x12-Hour Shifts
• Shift: Nights (7:30 PM - 8:00 AM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours per Week
• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Required as Scheduled
• Floating: Required within the specialty as needed
• On-Call: Not Required

Unit Information

• Patient Ratio: 1:4 (up to 1:5 for lower-acuity patients)
• Average Daily Census: 140 Patients
• Beds: 46
• Patient Population: All Age Groups

Common Patient Diagnoses

• Chest Pain
• Stroke
• Sepsis
• Cardiac Arrest
• Trauma
• Respiratory Illness
• Respiratory Arrest

Specialized Equipment

• Belmont Trauma System
• Giraffe Warmer for Neonates
• Rapid Infuser
• LUCAS Device for Cardiac Arrests

Job Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate emergency patient care.
• Perform rapid patient assessments and prioritize care based on acuity.
• Effectively triage patients according to symptom severity and clinical presentation.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Assist with trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and other emergency interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the EPIC charting system.
• Adhere to emergency department policies, procedures, and evidence-based practices.

Requirements

• Active Maryland RN License required prior to start.
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department experience required.
• Travel experience preferred.
• First-time travelers will be considered with 5+ years of ER experience.
• EPIC charting experience required.
• Current:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • CPI
  • TNCC
• Strong critical thinking, multitasking, and communication skills.

Why You'll Love This Assignment

• Competitive high-acuity ER experience.
• Work with a diverse patient population across all age groups.
• Night shift schedule with consistent 36-hour work weeks.
• Exposure to trauma, cardiac, stroke, sepsis, and emergency critical care cases.
• Excellent opportunity to expand emergency nursing experience in a busy department.