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

Travel ER Registered Nurse (RN) - Nights

Location: Towson, MD 21204
Contract Length: 7 Weeks (09/14/2026 - 10/31/2026)
Shift: Nights, 3x12s or 4x12s (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours Weekly
Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
Holiday Requirement: Required
 

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) for a 7-week travel assignment. The ideal candidate will possess strong emergency nursing skills, demonstrate excellent critical thinking abilities, and provide high-quality care to patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Triage patients according to acuity and severity of condition.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by providers.
• Provide emergency interventions within RN scope of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure effective patient outcomes.
• Develop and update individualized patient care plans, including discharge planning and patient education.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and emergency care protocols.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality standards are maintained.

Unit Information

• Patient Population: Pediatric through Geriatric
• Average Daily Census: 30 Patients
• Beds: 40
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Patient Diagnoses Include:
  • Respiratory Conditions
  • Chest Pain
  • Myocardial Infarction (STEMI/Non-STEMI)
  • Cardiac Catheterization Lab Patients
  • Stroke/TPA Patients
  • Orthopedic Injuries
  • Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Trauma
  • Psychiatric Emergencies

Note: Facility is not a designated trauma center; major trauma cases are transferred to a trauma center located approximately 10 minutes away. The Emergency Department frequently treats psychiatric patients, with up to 6 psych patients in the department at one time.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room RN experience required.
• First-time travelers accepted.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active Maryland RN License required.
• BLS Certification required.
• ACLS Certification required.
• PALS Certification required.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification required.

Additional Requirements

• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Knowledge of emergency department workflows and patient care standards.
• Ability to comply with all federal, state, and facility requirements.