Travel ER RN

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:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN with Level I trauma experience for a 13-week contract requiring a NC or Compact RN license.

• Work in a Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department treating combined adult/pediatric patients
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic charting system used
• Bi-weekly orientation schedule

• Active NC or Compact RN license required in hand
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room experience required
• Level I trauma experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI (in hand or willing to obtain during compliance)
• Epic charting experience required
• Prior travel experience required (with ED background)
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Must pass an EKG/Telemetry exam onsite
• 1 supervisory reference from within the last year required
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

• Provide emergency care across a wide range of trauma, cardiac, neurological, pediatric, and respiratory cases
• Skills such as IV therapy, arterial line management, ventilator care, ABG interpretation, and dysrhythmia management are relevant to this role
• Experience with stroke and STEMI certified protocols is valuable
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Flu vaccine required with no exemptions or declinations accepted
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at a reduced rate
• Up to 3 absences allowed per 13-week contract; excessive tardiness or no call/no show may result in contract review
• Former permanent Duke University Health System employees must not have worked there within the past 6 months
• RTO requests must be submitted with initial consideration, limited to 5-7 days maximum

American Traveler Job  #P-770745. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.