Travel Emergency Department RN - $1,852 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Henderson, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a NC or compact RN license and at least 1 year of ED experience.

Details

• Work in a high-paced, high-acuity, rural Emergency Department at a Joint Commission accredited Duke Lifepoint hospital
• 205-licensed-bed facility with a 20-bed ED, the region's largest and most comprehensive ED with a free-standing ED
• Care for a varied patient population including adult, geriatric, and pediatric cases
• Patient ratio of 1:4, increasing to 1:5 during surge conditions
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Scheduled for 36 guaranteed hours per week over a 13-week assignment
• Must work 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period, with every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Paragon EHR system

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department experience required
• AHA certifications required
• Peripheral IV, Stroke, SEPSIS, and STEMI experience preferred
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Active licensure verification via Nursys required at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Facility holds an 'A' rating on the LeapFrog Hospital Safety survey
• Facility features the region's largest and most advanced ICU and PCU
• Scrub colors accepted are black, navy, and royal blue
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for travel positions
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere on a full-time basis while on assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-720037. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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