Travel Emergency Room RN

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

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Room RN for a 12-hour night shift assignment requiring active NY RN licensure and TNCC certification.

• Level 3 trauma Emergency Department with 29 ED beds, 4 Behavioral Health beds, and 7 Fast Track beds, all able to swing to ER capacity
• Adult and pediatric patient population ranging from neonate to geriatric
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5, sometimes higher based on volume in a very busy community setting
• 12-hour night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, rotating schedule
• 36 hours per week with no block scheduling available
• Weekend requirements apply, with scheduling adjusted to meet unit needs
• No call requirements
• Holiday coverage required (must work 2 of 4: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day)
• Uses Epic for documentation and Pyxis for medication management
• Special equipment includes Phillips MP40 monitors and Alaris IV pumps
• CNA/PCT and unit clerk support staffed each shift, with Advanced Practice providers typically on the unit 8a-11p
• Respiratory therapy and anesthesia available 24/7 for support
• Nurses perform their own IV starts, EKGs, and respiratory treatments
• Charge experience required

• Active NY RN license or proof of pending application required for consideration
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required prior to start
• TNCC certification required (active or proof of class enrollment required for consideration)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Room specialty experience required
• Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years required
• Charge RN experience preferred
• Prior travel experience preferred
• Comfortable working with patient ratios higher than 1:4 due to frequent census changes

• Manage a mixed patient population including boarded patients (Med/Surg, LTC, Psych, pending admissions/outsourcing), psychiatric patients, and COVID patients within general assignment
• Critical care ICU patients are transferred quickly to the ICU unit
• Charge nurse responsibilities required
• No floating required
• Orientation is 20 hours for short contracts and 24 hours for 13-week contracts, with bi-weekly start dates
• Scrub dress code: navy blue or white scrubs, closed-toe shoes, clean-shaven facial hair, and no artificial nails
• Strict zero-tolerance policy for cell phone or earbud use while on shift
• Public transportation is not accessible in this area; reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended
• Vehicles should be equipped with all-season or snow tires during November through April
• Local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-775841. 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.