ER RN in Durham, North Carolina
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Durham, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,766/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $49.06
- Weekly
- $1,766
- Yearly (full-time)
- $91,832
This job pays about $49.06/hour — 21% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina ($40.56/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina right now
- 1,640 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina from 6 agencies, 18 of them in Durham.
- Pay in these listings: $19.00 – $86.97/hour, median $51.56/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in North Carolina: $40.56/hour ($84,365/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 129 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse in Durham, North Carolina. You will provide direct patient care in a fast-paced emergency department, assess and prioritize patients, administer treatments, monitor changing conditions, and support patients and families through urgent and unexpected situations. The assignment features consistent 12-hour day shifts and offers the opportunity to experience the Triangle region while working alongside an established emergency care team.
Weather:
Durham typically enjoys mild, comfortable weather around this time of year, with crisp mornings, pleasant afternoons, and cool evenings. Conditions are generally favorable for exploring the city, enjoying outdoor spaces, and taking short regional trips.
Fun Things To Do:
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Arts and Culture: Explore the American Tobacco Campus, local galleries, and Durham’s downtown dining scene.
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Outdoor Escape: Stroll through Sarah P. Duke Gardens and enjoy its landscaped paths and seasonal scenery.
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Family Discovery: Visit the Museum of Life and Science for interactive exhibits and outdoor exploration.
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Day Trip to Chapel Hill: Spend the day exploring Franklin Street, local shops, restaurants, and university-area landmarks.
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Day Trip to Raleigh: Visit museums, parks, restaurants, and cultural attractions in North Carolina’s capital city.
Job Specifics:
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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