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Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Contract in Roanoke Rapids, NC

Explore a North Carolina travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Emergency Department RN in Roanoke Rapids. Earn an estimated $2,020–$2,130 per week while caring for diverse emergency patients in a collaborative 28-bed ED.

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department team as an experienced Registered Nurse. This on-site travel nurse contract is ideal for an RN who is confident caring for a diverse emergency population, managing multiple priorities, and responding to urgent and critical conditions. The department supports a collaborative care environment with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 and access to specialized services such as teleneurology.

Roanoke Rapids offers a welcoming community in northeastern North Carolina, with opportunities to enjoy parks, outdoor recreation, and the scenic Roanoke River region while working in a supportive clinical setting. This Emergency Room RN position is an excellent opportunity for a travel nurse seeking a rewarding healthcare contract in North Carolina.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Location: Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 16, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; typically three 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Night shift, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Department: 28-bed Emergency Department
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Orientation: Five days, including classroom and floor-based training

Emergency Department RN Qualifications

• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department or Emergency Room nursing experience
• Experience in a Level II or Level III Emergency Department
• Active Registered Nurse license; compact licensure accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Current Crisis Prevention Intervention certification
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-start learning assessments
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and emergency response skills

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients presenting with urgent, emergent, and complex medical conditions.
• Rapidly assess, triage, monitor, and reassess patients while prioritizing care according to acuity.
• Care for patients experiencing trauma, stroke symptoms, sepsis, congestive heart failure, respiratory distress, and other emergency conditions.
• Assist with and monitor patients undergoing procedures such as intubation, chest tube placement, and dislocation reduction.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and treatments safely, including IV fluids, analgesics, antiemetics, cardiac medications, and respiratory therapies.
• Use Emergency Department equipment and resources, including Belmont rapid infuser technology and teleneurology services.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and discharge or transfer information accurately.
• Maintain a calm, compassionate, and professional approach when caring for patients and families during high-stress situations.

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel contract in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, and join a supportive healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.