Travel ER RN - $2,719 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a fast-paced emergency department requiring a DC RN license and at least one prior travel assignment.

Details

• Emergency Department setting, combined adult/pediatric, non-trauma
• STEMI and Stroke Certified facility
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Rotating shifts include 3x12 or 4x12 options: 11a-11:30p, 3p-3:30a, and 11p-11:30a
• Rotating schedule with every other weekend and holidays as needed
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required (pending license accepted with proof at submission and license in hand prior to start)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent ER experience within the last 7 years required
• At least 1 previous travel assignment required for consideration
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience required
• Two supervisory references required, including one from most recent assignment, supporting at least 2 years of experience in the past 3 years
• Skilled in emergency care for pediatric and adult populations including trauma, respiratory, neurological, and psychiatric conditions
• Experience managing dysrhythmias, obtaining 12-lead EKGs, and administering emergency medications including IV vasopressors
• Proficient in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator care, BiPAP/CPAP management, and ABG interpretation preferred
• Skilled in orthopedic splinting and management of ortho trauma cases

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a broad range of adult and pediatric conditions including trauma, cardiac, neurological, and psychiatric emergencies
• Perform cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
• Manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction and provide emergency medication administration as needed
• Must be comfortable practicing infection control and isolation precautions using appropriate PPE
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment; maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract
• Local candidates accepted within 60 miles at a reduced rate
• Candidates with prior MedStar employment must have a minimum one-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Manager interviews are not guaranteed; candidates should be comfortable proceeding without one

American Traveler Job ID #P-754271. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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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