Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,456 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/10/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level II Trauma Emergency Department position requiring a compact or AL RN license, trauma experience, and proficiency with Cerner EMR.

Responsibilities

• Work in a high-acuity 71-bed Level II Trauma Center Emergency Department
• Patient population includes multi-system trauma, STEMI, stroke, CHF, COPD, GI, GU, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and psychiatric cases
• Patient ratios are 1:4 in the ER, 1:5 for medical-surgical holds, and 1:3 for ICU holds
• Equipment and systems include Cerner EMR, Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell for medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• Support available from CNAs, reception/HUC staff, a charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalists
• No floating required
• Shift options include 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 11a-11p, and 3p-3a on a 4-week schedule cycle
• Weekend rotation required with either every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month, depending on block scheduling
• No on-call requirement
• Holiday coverage required per policy for one major and one minor holiday
• Responsibilities include caring for high-acuity trauma and medical emergency patients with a wide range of conditions
• Orientation includes 24 hours of classroom time and 24 hours on the unit for new or returning travelers who have been gone more than a year
• Unit supported by a multidisciplinary team including CNAs, HUCs, a charge nurse, and hospitalists
• Scrub attire requires any solid color
• Up to 7 days of approved time off may be granted, excluding blackout dates
• Parking is provided in a parking garage
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required for this position

Requirements

• Active AL or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent critical care experience (ER or ICU), with the most recent year in a Level II ER
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of Level II Trauma or higher experience and Cerner or Epic proficiency
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, Secure/CPI (nationally recognized/JACHO accepted), NIHSS, and TNCC
• Experience with trach care, vent care, ICU drip care and maintenance, chest tube, art line, CVL, PICC, midline, port, foley, orthopedic device application, BiPAP/high-flow, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Cerner EMR experience required
• No local candidates accepted within a 60-mile radius
• Perm staff must wait 6 months after employment before being considered for a traveler position

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-618607. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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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