Travel Emergency Department RN

\n

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Clinic ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements\n

\n
• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
\n
• Discipline: RN
\n
• Start Date: ASAP
\n
• Duration: 13 weeks
\n
• 36 hours per week
\n
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
\n
• Employment Type: Travel
\n

\n Assignment Overview\n

\n
• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
\n
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
\n
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
\n
• Length: 13 weeks
\n
• Openings: 1
\n

Description\n

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of combined adult and pediatric ED experience, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details\n

\n
• Hospital-based Emergency Department setting with a mixed adult and pediatric 24-bed care area
\n
• Pediatric patients are seen in all zones — there is no separate pediatric area
\n
• Common patient diagnoses include STEMI, stroke, sepsis, sprains, sutures, and high-acuity presentations
\n
• RNs manage ventilators and high-flow oxygen, as respiratory therapy is not available on the unit
\n
• Drips include routine vasopressors, insulin, and sedation
\n
• Typical patient ratio is 4:1, with occasional stretch to 5:1 during peak census
\n
• 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, with shift windows of 11a–11p or 1p–1a
\n
• Weekend requirement: 6 shifts in 6 weeks
\n
• No on-call or holiday requirements
\n
• EMR: Epic (ASAP module)
\n

Requirements\n

\n
• Active VA RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
\n
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
\n
• TNCC certification preferred
\n
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
\n
• Must have experience with both adult and pediatric emergency patients
\n

Additional Information\n

\n
• Training is provided for vent management given the absence of respiratory therapy on the unit
\n
• Navy blue scrubs required
\n
• 13-week contract
\n

\n \n

American Traveler Job ID #P-730636. 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

About American Traveler\n \n