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, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring a Level I Trauma-experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Department position requiring an active NC or Compact RN license and 2 years of recent ED experience.

• 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
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic EMR experience required
• Bi-weekly orientation schedule

• 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
• Epic charting system experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy and phlebotomy required
• Experience with arterial line management, blood product administration, and central line care preferred
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management and care of ventilated patients preferred
• Experience interpreting ABGs preferred
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation preferred
• Experience with CVA, ICP monitoring, neuro-trauma, and traumatic brain injury preferred
• Experience with gunshot wounds and traumatic amputation preferred
• Pediatric experience with head injury, near drowning, and spinal cord injury preferred
• Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias preferred
• Triage and ortho trauma experience preferred
• 1 supervisory reference from within the last year required for consideration
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

• Provide emergency care to a combined adult and pediatric patient population in a Level I Trauma Center
• Utilize isolation precautions and PPE as part of standard professional practice
• Royal blue scrub color required
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/31-3/31) with no exemptions
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at a reduced bill rate
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position
• Candidates with prior permanent employment at this health system must disclose this history and must not have been a permanent employee within the past 6 months
• RTO must be limited to 5-7 days maximum

American Traveler Job  #P-744055. 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.