Travel Emergency Department RN

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

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/28/2026
• 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:
  
  Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a night shift contract at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring an active AL or compact RN license and at least two years of critical care experience.

• Level II Trauma Center Emergency Department with 71 beds functioning at Level I acuity
• Treats multi-system trauma, STEMI, stroke, CHF, COPD, GI, GU, OB/GYN, pediatric, and psychiatric patients
• Patient ratios of 1:4 in the ER, 1:5 for medical-surgical holds, and 1:3 for ICU holds
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) on a 36-48 hour schedule with a 4-week scheduling cycle
• Weekend rotation required (every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month on block schedule)
• No on-call requirements and no floating to other units
• Unit support includes CNA (1:12 ratio), charge nurse, HUC/receptionist, phlebotomy until 0300, IV/VAT team, and hospitalist coverage
• No telemetry monitoring tech support on the unit
• Uses Cerner EMR, Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors

• Active AL or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS certifications required
• Secure/CPI certification (nationally recognized/JCAHO accepted) required
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience (ICU or ER)
• Most recent year of experience must be in a Level II ER or higher
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required
• Skills required include trach care, vent care, ICU drip management, chest tube, arterial line, CVL, PICC, midline, port, foley, splint/ortho device application, BiPAP/HiFlow, and continuous bladder irrigation

• First-time travelers considered if they have at least 2 years of experience, Cerner or Epic experience, and Level II trauma or higher experience
• New facility travelers or those returning after 1+ years receive 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours on the unit
• Holiday coverage expected for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy, though specific scheduling is not contractually guaranteed prior to arrival
• Approval for up to 7 days of time off can be granted, excluding facility blackout dates
• Extensive facility blackout dates apply throughout 2026, including major holidays and several full weeks
• Any solid color scrubs permitted
• Parking available in a parking garage
• Candidates must live outside a 60-mile radius of the facility as no local candidates are accepted
• Former Baptist Health staff must wait 6 months after separation before being considered as a traveler

American Traveler Job  #P-748636. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.