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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a float pool-based ED Holding Support position, requiring 2+ years of MS/Tele experience and the ability to float across ED and Med/Surg areas on night shift.
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This is an ED holding support position located within the float pool of an acute care hospital
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The ED Holding unit (EDIP) serves adult patients awaiting inpatient bed placement within the Emergency Department, covering any adult medical/surgical diagnosis
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Travelers may be assigned PCU-level patients in addition to standard MS/Tele cases
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Floating is required to the ED and Med/Surg areas as needed
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Target nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:6 for MS/Tele and 1:4 for PCU-level patients
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Night shift, 18:45–07:15 (3x12s), with the option of 36 or 48 hours per week
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Every other weekend is required
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Required skills include: telemetry interpretation and management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, on-unit and remote telemetry monitoring, use of Rapid Response Teams, colostomy care, feeding tube care and management, renal failure management, blood product administration, peripheral line care/management, phlebotomy, PICC line management, heparin and insulin management, isolation precautions, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, oxygen delivery systems (nasal cannula, face masks, portable tanks), oral suctioning, and tracheostomy management
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Preferred skills include: NIHSS, IV insulin protocols, pre/post hemodialysis management, port access, central line blood draws, IV starts, CVA care, pre/post neuro surgery, spinal cord injuries, TBI, ortho trauma, total joint replacements, and wound care/wound vac
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EMR: Epic (documentation); Pyxis (medication); SBAR (communication)
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Standard equipment in use includes cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and other monitoring systems
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Schedule is manager-assigned
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Active NC RN license or compact RN license (may be pending at time of consideration)
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications (may be pending at time of consideration)
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Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
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MS/Tele clinical experience required
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Must pass an EKG test prior to start
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Two professional manager/supervisor references from within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable, but must be provided before start)
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This is a high-acuity mixed unit; all candidates will be interviewed
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Orientation consists of 12 hours of on-unit orientation plus 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules (including Zoom, webinar, and in-person classes)
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No RTO is permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday
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Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
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Contract staff are expected to participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team coverage and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
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Previous permanent, PRN, or EP employees of this health system must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
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Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be eligible at a different rate
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Navy scrubs are required
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First-time travelers are not required for this position
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Travel pairs are welcome, provided each individual has their own transportation and is flexible with differing schedules
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Longer contracts beyond 13 weeks may be available for interested candidates
