Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse - $1,882 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a high-acuity Emergency Department position requiring prior travel nursing experience, Epic proficiency, and a GA or compact RN license.

Details

• Large, high-acuity Emergency Department setting treating adolescents through geriatrics in a combined adult/pediatric, non-trauma environment
• STEMI and Stroke Certified facility
• Patient ratio of 1:4 in a 59-bed ER averaging 165–175 patients per day
• Evening shift, 3x12-hour shifts (13:00–01:00)
• Every other weekend required
• Charting via Epic (required) and Pyxis for medication dispensing
• Floating is rare but may occur within the facility and within scope of practice

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• Preferred certifications: SANE, TNCC
• Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience required
• Epic experience is required — candidates without Epic experience will not be considered
• Prior travel nursing experience is required — candidates without travel experience will not be considered; at least 2–3 completed ER travel contracts strongly preferred
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Core clinical skills required include: triage, IV therapy/phlebotomy, central line care, blood product administration, cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management, 12-lead EKG/ECG, emergency medication administration, procedural sedation monitoring, CVA/stroke care, ventilator and BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube management, and psychiatric patient management (including acute psychosis, drug overdose, suicidal patients, and managing violent behavior)
• Preferred skills include: arterial line management, ABG interpretation, ICP monitoring, neuro-trauma/TBI, burn care, ortho trauma, splint management, and gunshot wound care

Additional Information

• Navy blue scrubs required
• Previous charge nurse experience is preferred
• Teaching hospital and trauma (Level I or II) experience preferred
• All RTO must be finalized prior to offer — no schedule changes or RTO requests are permitted after offer or once onsite
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
• RTO blackout period: Spring Break (April 4–12)
• Holiday coverage policy: if 1 or 2 major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work all of them; if 3 major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work 2 (one holiday RTO request may be considered)
• Major holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday (counts as 1), Christmas Eve/Christmas Day (counts as 1), New Year's Eve/New Year's Day (counts as 1)
• Travelers who previously worked at or were placed with this health system as permanent, per diem, or FCSS staff must have been away from all system facilities for a full year before being eligible as a traveler
• Travelers who previously canceled or received a facility DNR must complete one successful assignment outside of this health system before reapplying
• Local candidates are accepted
• No alternate shift or scheduling requests are accommodated — the posted evening shift is firm
• All compliance documents must be submitted by the Tuesday prior to the start date; core onboarding items must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
• Candidates undergo clinical review before advancing to manager consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-730791. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.