Travel Emergency Department RN - Detox Unit

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Pulaski, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• 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: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Detox Unit position in Pulaski, TN, requiring a minimum of 3 years of experience and night shift availability.

Details

• Work setting is a 13-bed Detox Unit within a 95-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospital serving southern Tennessee
• Primary patient population includes adults and geriatric patients (ages 17+) presenting with substance abuse, polysubstance abuse, ETOH, behavioral conditions, hypertension, syncope, seizures, liver disease, cognitive changes, and high fall risk
• Patient ratio is 1:7
• Common treatments include valium tapers, Subutex, Vivitrol, banana bags, rescue medications, and routine/home medications
• Equipment includes IV pumps, Zoll monitors, and IV catheters
• EHR system is HMS/Medhost
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required, with additional weekend hours as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to other departments may occasionally be required but is not a standard expectation

Requirements

• Active RN license valid in Tennessee (TN state license or compact license) required
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required; 5+ years preferred
• ASN degree minimum required
• Detox or medical-surgical experience required; ER experience will also be considered
• Experience with CIWA/COWS protocols preferred
• Proficiency in IV access and patient care across all age groups required
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Must reside 60 or more miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
• Cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include bedside shift report, patient briefs/debriefs, unit checks, and required audits and documentation processes
• Preferred skills include assisting with bedside procedures such as PICC lines and midlines, and familiarity with CIWA/COWS protocols
• All clinical staff in Tennessee must be checked against the Tennessee Abuse Registry prior to assignment start
• Handle With Care training will be required after hire
• Orientation is held on Mondays
• Scrub color: any solid color; hoodies, open-toed shoes, logo outerwear, and jewelry that could pose a safety risk are not permitted
• The ideal candidate is team-oriented, calm under pressure, confident in clinical judgment, and respectful of facility standards and department expectations
• 13-week contract

American Traveler Job ID #P-727067. 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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