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:
  
  11/03/2026
• 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 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of Level I or II trauma center experience and night shift availability.

• Work in a large urban academic teaching hospital Emergency Department with an ED Residency Program
• Unit has 88 licensed treatment beds with surge capacity to approximately 125 patients
• Care for adult and pediatric ED patients, including triage, STEMI, and stroke cases
• Also responsible for observation and admitted boarding patients located within or outside the ED space
• Typical patient ratio is 1:5 plus one hallway patient, occasionally increasing to 1:7-8 based on volume
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• Cerner/First Net charting system preferred
• 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
• Facility may call off up to 3 shifts per 13-week assignment
• No blocked scheduling permitted

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
• If TNCC is not held, proof of a scheduled class prior to start is required
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required at a designated Level I or II Trauma Center
• Experience in a large academic medical center setting required
• Experience in adult ED, pediatric ED, triage, STEMI, and stroke care required
• Experience with observation and admitted boarding patients preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• 2 professional references or evaluations required for consideration
• BSN preferred

• Provide emergency nursing care across adult and pediatric populations in a high-volume, high-acuity academic ED
• Facility is a designated Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with a 24-hour STEMI/cardiac catheterization program
• Dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department sees over 40,000 pediatric visits annually
• Non-billable orientation modules totaling 4.5 hours must be completed during orientation
• Scrub color requirement:
  Hunter Green (top and bottom)
• Flu vaccine required
• First-time travelers will not be considered
• Locals accepted, though candidates living within 50 miles are subject to a local 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.