Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,059 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• 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: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ED experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 24-bed Emergency Department within a 101-bed stroke center hospital
• Average of 130 patients per day
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3-4, CNA to patient ratio of 1:8-10
• Patient population includes stroke, CHF, electrolyte imbalance, arrhythmias, respiratory arrest, sepsis, COPD, falls, and MVCs
• 12-hour night shifts from 1900-0700, with shift options including 0700-1900, 0900-2100, 1100-2300, 1300-0100, and 1500-0300
• 36 standard hours per week on a 6-week schedule cycle
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• EMR: Epic
• IV Pump: Alaris, Med dispensing: Omnicell, Monitors: Phillips
• Unit equipment includes bladder scanner, IV pumps, SCDs, telemetry monitoring, vents, and BiPap
• Central telemetry monitoring at the nursing desk
• Floating required within Region 3 facilities (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, any Freestanding ED within region, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) as needed and within scope of practice

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI required; TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• General ED skillset including cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drip management, vent management, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Support staff includes CNAs for vitals, blood sugar checks, labs, call lights, and patient care tasks, as well as receptionist/HUC and charge nurse support
• Nurses and HCTs perform phlebotomy duties
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7, with ED nurses performing treatments except continuous nebulizers
• Hospitalist coverage available 24/7 for inpatient holds in the ED
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with any shortfall added to the end of the contract
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible, as local candidates are not accepted
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Positive, family-oriented unit culture
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who previously worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before eligibility

American Traveler Job ID #P-784428. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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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