Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler

Ringgold (GA)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 91,000

Full time

44 hours ago

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401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a fast-paced Emergency Department assignment in Georgia. The role requires ACLS, BLS, ENPC or PALS, and NIHSS certifications with a GA or compact license. You will support a 24-bed ED, triage, and telemetry while floating across Memorial campuses within 20-25 miles.

Shifts are evenings, 3x12 hours, 36 hrs/week for 13 weeks with no call. EPIC is used for charting; COMP license required for cross-site work.

Qualifications

Active GA or Compact RN license required at submission time.
Minimum 2 years of ED experience required.
ACLS, BLS, ENPC or PALS, and NIHSS certifications required.

Responsibilities

Provide high-acuity ED care in a STEMI/Stroke receiving facility.
Triage and manage 70-80 patients per day with a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.
Collaborate with ED physicians, midlevels, and RTs to deliver patient care.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Self-sufficiency

Education

GA RN license or Compact license

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Job ID: P-753768

Assignment Overview

Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs

Hours: 36 hrs/wk

Start Date: Oct 11, 2026

Length: 13 weeks

Openings: 1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Pay

Overview

$2,002/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$26,026

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$104,104

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$756/wk

Regular Hours

$21.00 x 36 hours/wk = $756

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,002/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,802 - $2,002. The $2,002 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a fast-paced Emergency Department position requiring ACLS, BLS, ENPC or PALS, and NIHSS certifications with a GA or compact license.

Details

ER/ED unit within an acute care hospital that is a STEMI and Stroke receiving facility (no trauma designation)
24-bed unit including 4 behavioral health rooms and 2 critical care rooms
9-chair vertical flow fast track area and a separate triage area (travelers required to triage)
4 dedicated behavioral health safe rooms with in-house 24/7 security
Treats approximately 70-80 patients per day with a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
Patient population spans ages 20-90 with common diagnoses including chest pain, abdominal pain, SOB, and uncontrolled diabetes
Common drips include levophed, epinephrine, fentanyl, and propofol
Staffed with 1 ED physician at all times plus 2-3 midlevels during peak hours
24/7 charge nurse coverage; charge nurse occasionally takes behavioral health assignments
1 PCT per shift supporting patient transport and phlebotomy
RT present 24/7 performing ABGs, breathing treatments, and EKGs; RNs troubleshoot equipment only
RNs read their own telemetry strips (GE monitors); no dedicated tele/monitor techs
RNs perform their own lab draws
12-hour evening shifts, 10a-10p, with every other weekend
Uses EPIC EMR
Floating required between 3 Memorial campuses within 20-25 miles (compact license required)
No call or standby requirements

Requirements

Active GA or Compact RN license required, active at time of submission with no pending licenses accepted
Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), ENPC or PALS, and NIHSS
BSN not required
Must be adept with EPIC charting system
Experience in a fast-paced ED with limited resources required; smaller facility experience preferred
Must be self-sufficient and comfortable managing high acuity patients without extensive support
2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

Care for a high-acuity ER patient population including cardiac, respiratory, and diabetic emergencies across all age groups
Large level 1 trauma facility and children's hospital located 20 minutes away for transfers; no OB services onsite, so occasional precipitous deliveries occur
Facility rarely boards patients but frequently transfers critical cases
First week includes two 8-hour hospital orientation shifts at the main campus plus two 12-hour unit orientation shifts with a preceptor
Holiday coverage expected unless otherwise negotiatedWeekend requirements are minimal due to strong weekend shift coverage
Dress code is navy blue scrubs; plain or facility-branded sweatshirts allowed, no hoodies
Not recommended for new ED nurses; ideal for experienced RNs comfortable in high-acuity, resource-limited settings
Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past year

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

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