Travel Emergency Room RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED
- Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Tallahassee, Florida.

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• 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 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Room RN for a Level 2 Trauma Center requiring prior trauma experience in a similarly sized ER and facility.

• Work in a 50+ bed Emergency Department at a 772-bed teaching hospital seeing 200-250 patients daily
• Designated Comprehensive Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center
• Level 2 Trauma Center treating all diagnoses including respiratory, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases across all ages
• 12-hour night shift (3pm-3am), 36 hours per week
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4
• Partial self-scheduling with a requirement of 4 shifts per schedule for weekends
• On-call requirement of one 12-hour shift per 4-week cycle, waivable by picking up an extra bi-weekly shift
• Holiday coverage required per facility policy
• No floating or charge nurse responsibilities required
• Uses Cerner for documentation and Pyxis for medication management
• Specialized equipment includes Maquet ventilators, Hospira Plum 360 and Sapphire IV pumps, Arctic Sun hypothermia therapy, and Belmont rapid infuser
• Administers critical drips including TPA, vasopressors, vasodilators, inotropes, anti-hypertensives, sedatives, and anti-dysrhythmics
• Travelers assist with trauma cases in a secondary support role rather than primary trauma responder

• Active FL or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience required
• Minimum 2 years of ER specialty experience required
• Required certifications: AHA-BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC
• ENPC certification required after 1 year in the ER
• CPI certification required after first 13-week assignment
• Preferred certifications: ATCN, CEN
• Must pass Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam
• Prior experience in a busy trauma center required
• Experience in a similarly sized ER (50+ beds) and similarly sized facility (770+ beds) required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred but not required

• Provide emergency nursing care across all patient diagnoses and age groups with no separate pediatric ER
• Support includes paramedics performing labs, lines, and medications, along with EMTs/RN students functioning as techs and unit secretary support
• Approximately 3-5 techs per shift, with unit goal of 2 techs
• Unit staffed with advanced practice providers including MDs, PAs, and ARNPs
• 3-4 days of orientation provided
• Specialty testing includes EKG test and competencies
• Dress code requires royal blue scrubs with additional policies for shoes, jewelry, hair, and nail polish per facility policy
• Travelers will triage patients in rooms but not in the triage area until after completing one assignment
• ER holds may occur, typically 8-24 hours, with a goal of moving patients to rooms as soon as available
• Best fit candidates demonstrate strong customer service skills and flexibility
• Accepts local  with a permanent address in the facility's city
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated

American Traveler Job  #P-771991. 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.