American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Cartersville, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 12 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of ED experience, Epic proficiency, and GA or Compact RN licensure.
Details
- General Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric patients
- Community hospital setting with preferred teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience
- 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM), 3x weekly
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call responsibilities
- Floating within facility and scope of practice as needed
- Patient ratio of 1:4
- Epic EMR experience required
Requirements
- Active GA or Compact RN license required
- Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS
- Preferred certifications: CPI, ENCP, FHM, TNCC
- Community hospital experience required
- Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
- Skills in BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, IV therapy/phlebotomy, and central line management required
- Experience with continuous IV sedation and IV vasopressors required
- Experience managing psychiatric patients including acute psychosis, drug overdose, and violent behavior required
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
- Experience managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure patients required
- Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and triage required
- First-time travelers accepted
Additional Information
- Provide emergency care across a combined adult/pediatric patient population
- Shift and schedule as listed are firm with no alternate shift or schedule requests permitted
- Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, which must be finalized prior to starting the assignment
- No RTO may be requested during orientation week
- Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment period, including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
- Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
- Former permanent, PRN, or internal staff must be away from all facilities within the health system for one full year before returning as a traveler
- Travelers previously cancelled or deemed ineligible to return must complete one successful assignment elsewhere before reapplying
American Traveler Job ID #P-780686. 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.