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, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a Behavioral Health ED night shift position requiring psychiatric ER experience and NC/compact licensure.

• Behavioral Health Emergency Department within a Level I trauma, STEMI, and stroke certified facility
• Combined adult/pediatric general emergency department setting
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Epic charting system required
• Bi-weekly orientation schedule
• No floating or on-call requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required in hand
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPI (in hand or willing to obtain during compliance)
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience and at least 1 year of psychiatric experience required
• Level I trauma experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Must pass EKG/Telemetry exam onsite during orientation
• 1 supervisory reference from within the last year required for consideration

• Provide emergency care for adult and pediatric patients presenting with medical, psychiatric, and behavioral health conditions
• Manage acute psychiatric presentations including acute psychosis, drug overdose, suicidal patients, violent behavior, and psychiatric holds
• Perform triage, isolation precautions/PPE, and point-of-care testing
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
• Experience managing trauma cases including gunshot wounds and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Scrub color required:
  Royal Blue
• Flu vaccination required with no exemptions or declinations accepted
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at a reduced rate
• First-time travelers not considered for this position
• Candidates with prior permanent employment at this health system must not have been employed within the last 6 months

American Traveler Job  #P-775259. 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.