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Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse - $1,741 per week

American Traveler, Augusta, GA, United States


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:

ASAP

Duration:

14 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, days

Employment Type:

Travel

Assignment Overview

Shift: Days, 3x12hrs

Hours: 36 hrs/wk

Start Date: Mar 23, 2026

Length: 14 weeks

Openings: 1

Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high-acuity Emergency Department position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience, Epic proficiency, and a GA or compact RN license.

Details

Large, high-acuity general Emergency Department (non-trauma) that is Stroke and STEMI Certified

Patient population spans adolescents to geriatrics

59-bed ED averaging 165–175 patients per day with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio

EMR: Epic (required); Pyxis also in use

Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)

Every other weekend required

Floating within the facility and scope of practice on a rare, as-needed basis

Requirements

Active GA or compact RN license required

Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required

Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and PALS

Epic EMR experience required

First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

Additional Information

Scrub color: Navy blue

RTO maximum of 7 days for the contract; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment

RTO blackout period: Spring Break (April 4–12)

Holiday coverage required based on how many major holidays fall within the assignment period.

Travelers who have previously worked at any facility within this health system must have been away for a full year before returning as a traveler

No special scheduling requests, alternate shifts, or schedule changes are permitted — the posted shift is firm

Local candidates accepted for this position

Two supervisory references (manager-level or above; charge nurse references not accepted) are strongly preferred

Candidates undergo a clinical review process prior to manager consideration

Full compliance must be completed on time to avoid delays, as orientation runs on a bi-weekly schedule

Pay and Identification
American Traveler Job ID #P-679354. 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

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