American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Galax, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ER/trauma experience and AHA certifications.
Details
- Work in a 13-bed Emergency Department serving all patient ages
- Patient ratio of 1-4
- Night shift schedule from 7p-7a
- Rotating weekend schedule, every other weekend required
- Occasional floating to the ICU required
- Uses Paragon EHR system
Requirements
- Active RN license (VA or Compact) required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, and CPI/HWC (all AHA)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- ER/Trauma and Critical Care experience required
- Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide emergency care for common diagnoses including sepsis, CHF, chest pain, stroke, DKA, and trauma
- Scrub color requirement: blue or black, casual wear not permitted
- Candidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for travel assignment
- Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
- Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.
Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,059 per week in galax at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $85,280–$132,233
For context, most registered nurses earn between $85,280–$132,233 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.