Travel Emergency Department RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED
- Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Glen Dale, West Virginia.

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• 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 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of ER experience and a prior successful travel assignment.

• Level III Trauma Center emergency department with 21 beds, including 1 trauma bay used for resuscitation
• 4 of the 21 beds are convertible psych/safe rooms with locking gates
• No Fast Track available
• Sees approximately 55 patients per day with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Patient population includes high volumes of psychiatric cases, chronic COPD, CHF, and lung issues due to limited high-acuity trauma and STEMI volume (nearby facilities receive most major traumas and STEMIs)
• In-house RT available 24/7 for ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, ABGs, and breathing treatments
• RNs read telemetry strips while a clerk monitors and trains on the system
• RNs perform their own blood draws unless lab assistance is needed
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts with rotating start times (7a, 11a, 3p, 7p)
• Weekend requirement equivalent to every other weekend, typically Saturday/Sunday nights
• Holiday coverage only required if core staffing is insufficient
• No standby or call requirement, though shift needs may be requested via a staffing app
• Floating from the ER is rare and limited to helping with high census on other units
• On-site X-ray and CT within the ED, with radiology handling patient transport
• Occasional ER holds, managed by ER staff

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• TNCC certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Must have completed at least one prior successful travel assignment
• Critical care background preferred but not required
• Experience with triage and ESI (Emergency Severity Index) required
• BSN not required for this position

• Work within a collaborative ED team including physicians, PAs, a PRN tech, and full-time LPNs
• Unit orientation consists of 2 precepted shifts
• Candidates must live within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Travelers who previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within WVU Medicine for longer than one year cumulatively before taking a required 2-year break
• All candidates interview directly with the unit manager
• First-time travelers are not eligible for consideration due to the prior travel assignment requirement

American Traveler Job  #P-771588. 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.