Travel ER RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED
- Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Paterson, New Jersey.

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/19/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of Level I/II Trauma Center experience at a large academic hospital and a NJ or compact RN license.

• Urban academic acute care teaching hospital ED with a Residency Program
• 88 licensed treatment beds with surge capacity to approximately 125 patients
• Care for adult and pediatric ED, triage, STEMI, and stroke patients, plus observation and admitted boarding patients
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Patient ratios of 1:5+ with one hallway patient, occasionally increasing to 1:7-8 based on volume
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• Must float to any area within skillset without exception, including ED boarding and observation areas
• May float between Paterson and Wayne campuses, approximately 12 miles apart
• Cerner/First Net charting preferred
• No blocked scheduling permitted
• Facility may call off up to 3 shifts per 13-week assignment

• Active NJ or compact RN license required at time of submission
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC
• If TNCC is not held, proof of a scheduled class prior to start is required
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required in a large academic designated Level I or II Trauma Center
• Experience with observation and admitted boarding patients preferred
• Prior travel experience required
• 2 professional references or evaluations required for consideration

• Provide emergency nursing care across adult and pediatric populations in a high-volume academic ED
• ED serves more than 168,000 patients annually, including a Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and STEMI/24-hour cardiac catheterization program
• Dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department sees more than 40,000 pediatric visits annually
• Hunter Green scrubs (top and bottom) required
• Flu vaccine required
• Non-billable orientation modules totaling 4.5 hours completed during orientation
• RTO requests must be submitted with candidate profile; requests after submission are not accepted
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Local candidates within 50 miles are accepted, subject to a rate reduction

American Traveler Job  #P-764905. 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.