Travel ER RN - $1,843 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Department position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and active GA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Emergency Department (ED) setting in a hospital environment
• Night shift schedule: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (3x12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within scope of practice, including to an alternate affiliated hospital campus as needed
• Epic EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience preferred

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ED nursing experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line care, continuous IV sedation, and IV vasopressors
• Experience with respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP management, ABG interpretation, and care of ventilated patients
• Familiarity with triage, isolation precautions/PPE, and management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Copies of all required certifications must be provided for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• All RTO must be finalized prior to offer — no RTO or schedule changes will be permitted after offer or upon arrival
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
• Holiday coverage is required based on the following policy: if 1–2 major holidays fall during the assignment, the traveler is expected to work all of them; if 3 major holidays fall during the assignment, the traveler is expected to work 2 of them
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday (counted as 1), Christmas Eve/Christmas Day (counted as 1), and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day (counted as 1)
• Candidates who have previously worked at this health system as permanent staff, per diem, or in a similar capacity must have been away from all affiliated facilities for at least 1 full year before being eligible as a traveler
• Two supervisory references (manager level or above) are strongly preferred; charge nurse references are not accepted
• No alternate shift or schedule requests are accommodated — the posted shift is firm
• Full compliance with onboarding requirements must be completed by the Tuesday prior to the start date; failure to comply on time may result in a two-week pushback due to a bi-weekly orientation schedule

American Traveler Job ID #P-734217. 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.