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Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 8 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ED RN for an 8-week travel assignment at a Level 3 trauma, stroke, and STEMI-certified acute care hospital, requiring Epic proficiency and a full set of emergency certifications.
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Work in an acute care hospital Emergency Department with Level 3 trauma designation, stroke certification, and STEMI certification, including an on-site cath lab
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11 main beds plus 1 dedicated trauma bed; travelers may be assigned to the trauma room
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The department treats approximately 50-55 patients per day, including chest pain, abdominal pain, DKA, sepsis, respiratory distress, mental health, and trauma cases (MVAs, farming accidents, falls on blood thinners); some pediatric patients
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Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3 in the main ER and 1:2 for ICU-acuity patients
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Common drips include nitroglycerin, levophed, insulin, and cardizem
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Respiratory therapy equipment available includes vents, BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow, and nasal cannula; RNs administer breathing treatments
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Triage is conducted from the lobby using the ESI rating system, with overflow infusion rooms available; travelers are eligible to triage
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No separate fast track, psych, or holding areas — all patient types are intermixed within the ED
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Philips telemetry monitors are used; RNs must independently read and interpret tele strips
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EMR is Epic
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12-hour shifts with a mix of evening and night hours: 1a–11p, 1p–1a, and 6p–6a
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Weekend requirement is every 3rd weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
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No on-call or standby requirement
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No floating requirement
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Active RN license — Nebraska (NE) or Compact state license required
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Minimum 1 year of ED/ER experience required
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Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
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Required certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC, and CPI
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BSN is not required
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Epic EMR experience preferred
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Rural/community hospital experience is preferred
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Support staff on each shift includes 1 paramedic, 1 CNA, and a ward clerk; CNAs can perform vitals, triage, EKGs, IV removal, and transportation
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Phlebotomy is available in the ER; RNs may draw labs off IV starts
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Security is present on campus 24/7 with the security office located just outside the ER lobby
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Imaging (X-ray and CT) is located just outside the ER doors
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Self-scheduling is used; travelers sign up after core staff, with the manager balancing the schedule
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Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis for Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
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Orientation includes 1 day of Epic training followed by 1–2 preceptored shifts
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Navy blue scrubs are required
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Candidates must reside more than 45 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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Small, close-knit team environment with a community hospital atmosphere
