American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Melbourne, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Evenings, 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 Dept position requiring FL or compact license, 1 year of ER experience, and prior travel assignment experience.
Details
- Emergency Department setting at a Level I and Level II Trauma Center
- General ED covering combined Adult/Pediatric patients, including trauma, stroke, cardiac, and orthopedic cases
- Evening shift, 3x12 hours (1:00 PM-1:00 AM)
- Patient ratio of 1:4
- Required to work every other weekend, equating to 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule cycle
- Required to work one major holiday of department choice
- On-call required as needed
- Float required to all 4 facility locations (Holmes, Viera, Cape Canaveral, Palm Bay)
- Uses Epic EMR system
Requirements
- Active FL or compact RN license required at time of consideration
- Minimum 1 year of ER experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC (CPI preferred)
- Epic EMR experience required
- Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, arterial lines, central lines, and blood product administration
- Experience managing BiPAP/CPAP and ventilated patients, including ABG interpretation
- Experience with continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation
- Experience with neurological trauma including CVA, ICP monitoring, TBI, and spinal cord injury
- Experience with cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Previous acute care large hospital experience required
- Two supervisory references (Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director) dated within the past year required for consideration
- Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/31-3/31), medical or religious exemptions only
Additional Information
- Provide emergency care across a wide range of trauma, pediatric, cardiac, neurological, and orthopedic cases
- Utilize isolation precautions and PPE, and perform triage duties
- Scrubs must be solid color with matching tops and bottoms, no logos or prints; candidates may provide their own or wear facility-provided scrubs
- Modules are completed during orientation and annually through the facility's LMS
- Finalized RTO must be submitted for consideration, as RTO will not be accepted after an offer is made
- Former employees or contracted staff must be separated from the facility for at least one year before returning as a traveler
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers, with no radius restriction
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
- Travel pairs may be permitted with unit leader approval, though matching schedules are not guaranteed
American Traveler Job ID #P-776822. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.