Emergency Department

Emergency Department Nurse – Travel Assignment

Location: Birmingham, AL

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: September 21, 2026

About the Role

The facility's Emergency Department is seeking experienced RN nurses to join a high-acuity, fast-paced team. You'll manage a diverse patient population across emergent and urgent conditions, from minor injuries to trauma activations and critical codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rapid and acuity assessments to prioritize patient care
• Provide comprehensive nursing interventions for trauma, medical emergencies, and urgent conditions
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol; respond to code situations
• Manage patient flow through admission, transfer, or discharge
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on care plans
• Monitor patients awaiting bed placement and manage throughput in a high-volume setting
• Document assessments and interventions accurately in the EMR
• Educate patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care
• Maintain infection control and safety protocols; apply de-escalation techniques as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (state or compact)
• 2+ years recent emergency nursing experience (travel experience required)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• 1+ years ED experience
• Strong and high-acuity patient care skills

Preferred Certifications

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)
• BSN

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic emergency setting and build your travel nursing portfolio.