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Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult ED | Gainesville, FL | 13-Week Contract

Apply now for a high-acuity Travel Emergency Department RN job in Gainesville, Florida, and make an immediate impact in a fast-paced, academically focused healthcare environment. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced ED nurse who enjoys caring for diverse adult patients and collaborating with an exceptional interdisciplinary team. Gainesville offers a welcoming college-town atmosphere, beautiful natural springs, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant cultural scene—providing an appealing setting for your next Florida travel nursing assignment.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Adult Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Contract Dates: November 2, 2026 – January 30, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour night shifts typically required
• Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.; variable days
• Scheduling Requirements: Weekends and holidays required; no block scheduling
• Float Requirement: Must be willing to float as needed; flexibility is essential
• Local Candidate Policy: Candidates within a 50-mile radius are not eligible
• Time-Off Guidelines: No requested time off during the first two weeks; up to 10 days of requested time off may be permitted during the 13-week assignment
• Location: Gainesville, Florida

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of recent Emergency Department or emergency room RN experience
• At least 1 year of travel nursing experience
• Recent experience in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center
• Within the most recent 12 months, experience in an academic medical center or a Level I or Level II Trauma Center in a major metropolitan area is preferred
• Current Florida RN license or compact RN license at the time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current PALS or ENPC certification
• TNCC certification preferred
• Recent EPIC experience clearly documented in the candidate’s work history
• Ability to successfully complete specialty-specific and EKG competency examinations with a minimum score of 80% on each; 100% identification of lethal rhythms is required
• Professional reference dated within the last 12 months
• Employment gaps longer than 30 days must be explained
• Must complete facility type, electronic medical record, and bed-count details for prior assignments

Adult Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult Emergency Department patients across a broad range of acuity levels
• Perform focused assessments, triage support, ongoing reassessments, and timely interventions
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately to emergent and life-threatening situations
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, escalating concerns promptly to the provider and care team
• Administer medications and treatments while maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in EPIC
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Support patient flow, admissions, transfers, discharges, and coordination of care
• Float to other areas as assigned and adapt effectively to changing unit needs
• Participate in required competency testing, orientation, and ongoing professional practice expectations

Apply now to join the healthcare team as a Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Gainesville, Florida.

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.