Travel ER RN - $1,831 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• 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: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ER experience and AHA-certified BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Details

• General Emergency Department serving a combined adult and pediatric population
• Night shifts, 7p-7a (3x12), with the option to flex to 4x12 when needed or available
• Minimum every other weekend (EOW) requirement, plus holiday coverage
• Meditech EMR — experience preferred but not required
• Floating within the hospital may be required

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required (at minimum pending with a clear ETA)
• Required certifications (all via AHA): BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Preferred certifications: CPI/CIC
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required; 3 years preferred
• Proficiency in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV vasopressors, and neurological/CVA care
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Valid driver's license and Social Security card required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include triage, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, neurological assessment, administration of IV vasopressors, and adherence to isolation precautions/PPE protocols
• First-time travelers with 3+ years of ER experience will be considered
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility — in any capacity — are not eligible for this position
• Local candidates are accepted with no change to the pay structure
• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Travelers who remain on assignment beyond 3 months may have the opportunity to obtain CPI certification on-site
• Any requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-734429. 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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