Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,145 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of combined adult and pediatric ED experience, with proficiency managing high-acuity patients including STEMI and stroke cases.

Details

• Combined adult and pediatric Emergency Department — no separate peds area; pediatric patients are seen in all zones
• High-acuity patient population including STEMI, stroke, sprains, sutures, and pediatric cases
• Vasoactive drips including routine vasopressors, insulin, and sedation are administered
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 4:1, with occasional stretch to 5:1 during peak census
• Primary shift is 3p–3a (12 hours) with flexibility to also work 7p–7a
• 36 hours per week
• 6 weekend shifts required per 6-week period
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Experience with both adult and pediatric emergency patients required
• Ability to work both 3p–3a and 7p–7a shifts required
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include managing a broad spectrum of ED cases from lower-acuity presentations to high-acuity critical patients
• Navy blue scrubs required
• No holiday or on-call requirements for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-733034. 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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