Q: What is an Emergency Department Nurse?

Emergency department nurses are registered nurses who provide immediate assessment and care to people experiencing a potentially life-threatening crisis. There were 139 million emergency department visits reported to the Centers for Disease Control in 2017, and this number rises each year . The demanding, unpredictable nature of emergency room nursing requires strong triage/prioritization skills, attention to detail, and swift decision making. Physical and mental demands are much higher in the ER than in the general hospital. Working in the emergency department offers a high-intensity work environment where ED nurses treat all different age groups, from infants to aging adults. No two days are the same, and it can be a rewarding job with high acuity patients that need high level care.

Q: How does having a Advanced Disaster Life Support (ADLS) increase my value as a Emergency Department nurse job candidate?

Having a Advanced Disaster Life Support ( ADLS ) validates your knowledge and skills as a emergency department nurse and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.

Question 1

How much do travel Travel ED Nurse jobs pay?

Accepted Answer

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, April 13th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Emergency Department Nurse is $2,101, but can pay up to $3,762 per week.

Question 2

What are the best agencies for Travel ED Nurse jobs?

Accepted Answer

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel ED Nurse jobs are Malone Healthcare - Nursing (519), TNAA TotalMed RN (346), and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA (254).

Question 3

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Monday, April 13th 2026, Vivian has 133 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $57 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $115 per hour.

Question 4

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing  jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Monday, April 13th 2026, Vivian has 97 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $57 per hour on average and up to $77 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Question 5

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Monday, April 13th 2026, Vivian has 326 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $82 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Question 6

Where can I learn more about working as a Travel ED Nurse?

Accepted Answer

Take a look at Vivian's Travel ED Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

Question 7

What is an Emergency Department Nurse?

Accepted Answer

Emergency department nurses are registered nurses who provide immediate assessment and care to people experiencing a potentially life-threatening crisis. There were 139 million emergency department visits reported to the Centers for Disease Control in 2017, and this number rises each year. The demanding, unpredictable nature of emergency room nursing requires strong triage/prioritization skills, attention to detail, and swift decision making. Physical and mental demands are much higher in the ER than in the general hospital.

Working in the emergency department offers a high-intensity work environment where ED nurses treat all different age groups, from infants to aging adults. No two days are the same, and it can be a rewarding job with high acuity patients that need high level care.

Question 8

Which certifications are best for Emergency Department nurse?

Accepted Answer

Some healthcare employers may prefer emergency department nurse job candidates with Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent (SANE-A), Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN), Advanced Disaster Life Support (ADLS), Domestic violence nurse examiner (DVNE) or Covid-19 Certification (Covid-19 Certification), and some may even require specific professional certifications.

Question 9

How does having a Advanced Disaster Life Support (ADLS) increase my value as a Emergency Department nurse job candidate?

Accepted Answer

Having a Advanced Disaster Life Support (ADLS) validates your knowledge and skills as a emergency department nurse and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.

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