Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level I academic trauma center in Washington, D.C., requiring a minimum of 3 years of ED experience and active DC RN licensure.

Details

• Work in a high-acuity Emergency Department at an academic hospital in Washington, D.C.
• Treats a diverse patient population including urgent care, psychiatric, pediatric, and critical care/trauma patients
• Travelers must be willing and able to work in the trauma room as the bedside trauma RN
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Critical care skills utilized include medication titrations, arterial line management, mass transfusion of blood products, and chest tube management
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Schedule is 3x12-hour night shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required, no pending licenses accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC (AHA-issued certifications only)
• CPI certification is required for this position
• Minimum 3 years of ED experience required, with at least 2 years in a U.S. hospital setting
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required
• BSN highly desired
• Active U.S. Social Security Number required
• Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the most recent 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer
• Date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Coordinates and delivers care to patients with complex nursing needs, emphasizing patient safety, quality, and a positive patient experience
• Must reside more than 25 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
• Fast-paced environment managing a wide spectrum of acuity levels from simple procedures to critical trauma cases

American Traveler Job ID #P-717225. 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

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