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Emergency Department – Travel Nurse
Position Overview
Join the emergency department as a travel nurse on a 13-week contract. You'll work 12-hour shifts with every-other-weekend scheduling and rotation into major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's). Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
Clinical Setting
The emergency department serves a diverse patient population across the full spectrum of acute care—from chest pain and minor injuries to acute coronary syndromes, strokes, and trauma stabilization. You'll work in a fast-paced environment with strong physician and respiratory support on-site 24/7.
Requirements
- Current RN license
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications
- Ability to read and interpret EKG strips
- Competency with telemetry monitoring
- Two supervisor references required at submission: one from within the last 12 months, one from within the last 3 years
What to Expect
- Charge nurse support (generally non-patient care; provides break relief as needed)
- Nurse aides available based on census and staffing
- 1–2 days of floor-specific orientation with a preceptor
- Self-scheduling with manager balancing; schedules posted 4 weeks out
- Opportunities for overtime and extra shifts
- Navy scrubs required (undershirts: navy, white, or black)
Pre-Acceptance Requirement
Before contract acceptance, you must complete and pass the Basic Dysrhythmia exam through Relias (up to two attempts allowed). This must be completed within 24–48 hours of acceptance.