Travel ER Registered Nurse

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/17/2026
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• Duration: 26 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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• Length: 26 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 26-week Emergency Department travel contract, working night shifts in a high-volume regional referral and tertiary care center requiring ACLS, BLS, PALS, and triage skills.

Details\n

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• High-volume Emergency Department with 101 beds and approximately 250 patient visits per day
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• Patient population includes all ages served by a regional referral and tertiary care center
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• Patient ratio of 1:3–5
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• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
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• Minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling period, up to every other weekend
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• Floating is required between the Emergency Observation Unit and Emergency Behavioral Health based on unit need
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• EMR: Epic (required); also uses Pyxis for medication dispensing
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• 26-week contract length required
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Requirements\n

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• Active NC or Compact RN license required
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• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
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• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, MOAB, NIHSS, PALS
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• Preferred certification: TNCC
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• Required skills: IV starts, triage, and telemetry
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• Additional skills include interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, blood product administration, central line care, IV vasopressors, continuous IV sedation, BiPAP/CPAP management, and isolation precautions/PPE
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• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
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• Two manager or supervisor professional references from within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)
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Additional Information\n

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• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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• Orientation is 24 hours, conducted weekly
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• Pre-start online modules are required (approximately 8–10 hours for acute care roles) and must be completed annually; modules are conducted online, via Zoom, webinar, and in-person classes
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• Scrub color: Navy and/or white
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• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays during the assignment
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• No RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation; RTO cannot be requested after signing
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• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved, excluding holidays; additional RTO requires facility approval
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• Candidates who were previously employed (permanent, PRN, or EP) by Novant Health or New Hanover Regional must wait 12 months before being considered; prior employment history and dates must be disclosed and facility rehire approval is required
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• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but will be considered at a reduced rate
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• Travel pairs are permitted provided they are assigned to different units and both have independent transportation
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American Traveler Job ID #P-736267. 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