Travel ER RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED
- Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in La Plata, Maryland.

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ER RN for a night shift assignment requiring an active MD or Compact RN license and at least 1-2 years of ER experience.

• Emergency Department setting with 47 beds and an average daily census of 130
• Patient population spans all age ranges from infant to geriatric with all diagnoses
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Fast-paced ED environment managing complex and varied diagnoses
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:30) with 36/48 hour option
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty, with travelers prioritized to float
• No pre-scheduled on-call requirements
• Epic charting system preferred

• Active RN license, MD state or Compact, required at time of submission
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (AHA only)
• CPI certification required (Calm Every Storm online version only accepted)
• NIHSS certification required
• 2 years of ER experience required, though 1+ year will be considered with strong ER skillset
• Community hospital experience required
• First-time travelers considered if strong ER skill/experience is demonstrated

• Provide emergency nursing care across a broad range of pediatric, psychiatric, respiratory, neurological, cardiac, and trauma presentations
• Skilled in procedures such as intubation, chest tube management, central line care, ABG interpretation, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Experience managing dysrhythmias, multisystem organ dysfunction, and administering IV vasopressors and emergency medications
• Comfortable triaging patients and applying isolation precautions/PPE
• Candidates must live 50+ miles from the facility unless locals are explicitly accepted
• Returning staff must be separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a travelers
• Returning travelers must wait at least 6 months after completing an assignment before returning to the system
• Extensions generally limited to one contract plus one extension before a 6-month break is required

American Traveler Job  #P-775072. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.