Travel ER RN - $1,971 per week

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

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/08/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 8

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of recent ER experience and a Level I Trauma Center background.

• Work in the Emergency Department of a hospital setting
• General ED serving combined adult/pediatric patient population
• Level I Trauma Center environment
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skills in IV therapy and phlebotomy
• Experience with arterial line management, blood product administration, and central line care preferred
• Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management and ABG interpretation preferred
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation preferred
• Neurological care experience including CVA, ICP monitoring, and traumatic brain injury preferred
• Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation and management preferred
• Triage and isolation precautions/PPE experience preferred
• Ortho trauma experience preferred
• 1 supervisory reference from within the last year required for consideration

• Provide emergency care to a combined adult and pediatric patient population in a high-acuity Level I Trauma Center setting
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 31 - March 31) with no exemptions
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at a reduced rate
• Candidates with previous permanent employment at Duke University Health System must not have been employed within the past 6 months
• RTO must be limited to 5-7 days maximum

American Traveler Job  #P-744053. 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

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.