American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position in a Level I Trauma, teaching hospital with EPIC EMR and floating requirements.
Responsibilities
- Work in a Level I Trauma Emergency Department with 43 ED beds and 20 boarding beds
- Patients include trauma, chest pain, stroke, respiratory, cardiac, mental health, and complex medical cases
- Nurse-to-patient ratio is up to 1:5 depending on acuity and assignment
- Travelers most often cover ED Holds as Med/Tele RNs
- Required to float to multiple hospital sites within the region, covering Resource Team needs as necessary
- Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
- Every other weekend scheduling required
- No call required for travelers
- Travelers must work at least 75% of the holidays as assigned
- Responsibilities include care of trauma, cardiac, neurological, and complex medical patients, and management of patients boarding in the ED
- Support is provided by CNA staff, receptionists, charge nurses, and 24/7 ancillary departments including respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist
- Nurses independently interpret telemetry and respond directly as there are no monitoring techs
- Orientation includes hospital and departmental training days
- Scrub color is navy
- Free parking is provided
- Up to 6 days of requested time off may be approved, excluding holidays
- First-time travelers will be considered but are not preferred
Requirements
- Active NC or compact RN license required
- Minimum of 2 years recent ED or Med/Tele RN experience, with most recent experience within the last 12 months
- Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; ED RNs also require PALS and CPI, TNCC preferred
- Experience with trauma, stroke, cardiac monitoring, conscious sedation, IV and PIV starts, drain/tube management, and critical drips administration
- Experience with EPIC EMR is required
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the home unit due to radius rule
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-622714. 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
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.
