Travel ER RN

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

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/19/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 6 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Dept RN for a fast-paced, high-acuity ER requiring GA or compact licensure and proficiency with EPIC.

• Acute care setting in a busy Emergency Department averaging 70-80 patients per day
• 24-bed unit including 4 behavioral health rooms and 2 critical care rooms
• 9-chair vertical flow fast track area and separate triage area, travelers required to perform triage
• Separate behavioral health/seclusion rooms with dedicated sitter pool, 24/7 in-house security
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1
• Common diagnoses include chest pain, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, and uncontrolled diabetes across ages 20-90
• STEMI and stroke receiving facility with transfers out for intervention, no trauma designation
• RNs administer common drips including levophed, epinephrine, fentanyl, and propofol
• RNs perform their own blood draws and read their own telemetry strips (GE monitors)
• RT staffed 24/7 handling ABGs, breathing treatments, and EKGs; RNs troubleshoot equipment only
• Rad tech transports patients to X-ray/CT except stroke alerts or critical care requiring 1:1 RN
• 1 ED physician on-site at all times with 2-3 additional midlevels during peak hours
• 24/7 charge nurse coverage, occasionally taking behavioral health patients
• 1 PCT staffed per shift assisting with transport and phlebotomy
• EPIC EMR used
• 12-hour day shifts, 7a-7p, with every other weekend
• Floating required between 3 Memorial campuses within 20-25 miles of each other, including two in TN
• No call or standby requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), ENPC or PALS, NIHSS
• Must be adept with EPIC charting system
• Experience in a fast-paced ER with fewer resources than large teaching or trauma facilities preferred
• Not suitable for new ED nurses; must be self-sufficient in caring for high-acuity patients
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

• Provide direct patient care in a Level 1 receiving facility with a children's hospital 20 minutes away
• No OB services on-site, so occasional precipitous deliveries may occur
• Rarely boards patients but frequently transfers high-acuity cases due to criticality
• Scrub color is navy blue; plain or facility-branded sweatshirts allowed, no hoodies
• Orientation includes two 8-hour hospital orientation shifts and two 12-hour clinical orientation shifts with a preceptor during the first week
• Holiday coverage expected unless otherwise negotiated in contract
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility within the past year

American Traveler Job  #P-764723. 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.