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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ER Holding unit float position requiring PCU experience, NIH certification, and adaptability to varying patient acuity.

Responsibilities

• Work on an ER Holding unit in a hospital setting
• Care for patients ranging from med-surg (MS) to PCU/stepdown and ICU levels of acuity
• Unit size can fluctuate from 4 to 8–10 beds depending on patient census
• Staffing and patient ratios vary by acuity, with typical ratios of 1:4–6 and up to 1:5-6
• Boarding unit for stable patients from the ED awaiting discharge or inpatient placement
• Team nursing model with RN/LPN or RN/CNA based on unit need
• Float position with required floating to inpatient PCU units and other locations within the hospital or affiliate hospitals
• Night shift position with options for 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirement
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Support a team-based nursing approach, providing care in collaboration with LPNs or CNAs as needed
• Must be comfortable delegating and working within a varied acuity environment
• RTO of up to 5 days will be auto-approved; additional or specific RTO requests may be subject to approval
• Requirement to work at least 2 out of the 3 major holidays
• Any previous permanent or PRN employees must have a 12-month separation before consideration as a traveler
• Travelers may float within hospital or to affiliated hospitals as required

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license in hand by start date
• Graduate from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• 2 years direct nursing experience, including PCU setting
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Minimum 18 months experience in relevant unit types
• Cerner EMR proficiency required
• No local candidates accepted for ER positions
• First-time travelers not accepted for this position

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-645603. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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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