Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Assignment Overview Shift:

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

May 25, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a combined ER/MedSurg/Swing Bed position at a rural critical access hospital, requiring active ND or compact licensure and a strong background in geriatric and emergency care. Details Combined ER, MedSurg, and Swing Bed unit at a 25-bed critical access hospital in a rural setting Patient population includes geriatric adults with dementia, diabetes, chronic illness exacerbations, post-surgical rehab, trauma, wounds, and COVID Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:8 utilizing a team nursing model RNs are required to read and interpret their own telemetry strips RNs are required to titrate drips including electrolytes, hypertensive medications, IV antibiotics, and blood transfusions Patient-managed CPAP is used on the unit; no additional RT equipment responsibilities

EMR:

Epic (experience required) 12-hour night shifts (1845-0715) Every other weekend required Alternating holiday coverage, typically every other holiday First to float between ER and MedSurg No on-call or standby requirement Requirements Active ND or compact RN license, fully active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC — all must be active; pending certifications not accepted Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Experience with geriatric patient care, including dementia, stroke, and skin care management Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible Must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year (candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered) 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire Valid driver's license required Additional Information Responsibilities include initial ER trauma care, IV medication and fluid/blood administration, wound care, and supporting geriatric and post-acute rehabilitation patients Charge nurse is present on each shift and carries a team assignment rather than individual patient assignments CNA/nurse aides are available on each shift Unit-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts; total orientation is 12 hours Scrubs are required; no specific color requirement Block scheduling is available but must be requested RTO of 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved First-time travelers are welcome to apply BSN is not required for this position