ER | RN

Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Tallahassee, Florida

Join a high-acuity Level II trauma emergency department as a Travel Emergency RN in Tallahassee, Florida. This opportunity is ideal for an adaptable and compassionate Registered Nurse who enjoys caring for diverse patients in a fast-paced setting with strong interdisciplinary support. Bring your emergency nursing expertise to a leading Florida travel nursing opportunity while enjoying Tallahassee’s welcoming community, historic charm, outdoor recreation, and cultural amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Tallahassee, Florida
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,050
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Average Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Department: Emergency Department with 50+ beds and approximately 200–250 patients daily
• Patient Population: Patients of all ages with respiratory, cardiac, neurological, and traumatic conditions
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Clinical Setting: Level II trauma environment and designated comprehensive stroke and chest pain center
• Scheduling: Partial self-scheduling; weekend and holiday shifts required according to department policy
• Call: A 12-hour call shift may be required during a four-week scheduling cycle
• Orientation: Approximately 3–4 days
• Technology: Cerner documentation and Pyxis medication system
• Floating: Not required

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license valid in Florida or a compact state
• At least 2 years of clinical experience, including at least 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
• Prior experience in a busy trauma center and high-volume emergency department with a similar patient population
• Prior travel nursing experience
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Current TNCC, NIHSS, and CPI certifications
• ENPC certification as required for the assignment; CPI may be completed after the initial 13-week assignment when applicable
• Successful completion of an advanced dysrhythmia/EKG competency examination
• Strong adaptability, flexibility, communication skills, and a patient-focused approach
• ATCN and CEN certifications preferred

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients of all ages and acuity levels
• Perform focused and comprehensive assessments, prioritize care, and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Care for patients with medical, cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and traumatic diagnoses
• Initiate IVs, perform venipuncture and phlebotomy, obtain EKGs, and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Administer and monitor critical medications and infusions, including vasopressors, vasodilators, inotropes, thrombolytics, sedatives, and anti-dysrhythmics
• Provide care involving mechanical ventilation, moderate sedation, rapid infusion, and temperature management therapies according to department protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, paramedics, technicians, and other members of the emergency care team
• Support trauma care activities and provide an additional clinical resource when needed; the travel RN will not serve as the primary trauma nurse
• Document patient care accurately in Cerner and administer medications using Pyxis
• Promote a positive patient experience through compassionate communication, sound clinical judgment, and reliable teamwork

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel contract in Tallahassee, Florida, and join a collaborative Level II trauma care 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.