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Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Job in La Plata, Maryland

Explore a 13-week Emergency Department travel nurse contract in La Plata, Maryland, for experienced ED RNs seeking high-acuity, all-age patient care and professional growth. Make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced Emergency Department serving patients across the lifespan, from neonates and infants to adults and geriatric patients. This assignment offers experienced emergency room nurses the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while working alongside strong interdisciplinary support services. Located in La Plata, a welcoming Southern Maryland community known for its historic charm, local parks, and convenient access to the broader Washington, D.C., and Baltimore region, this travel nursing job combines professional growth with an appealing place to live and explore.

Emergency Department Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000–$2,110
• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Location: La Plata, Maryland
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36/48-hour scheduling option
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Daily Census: Approximately 130 patients
• Patient Population: All age groups, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Holidays as scheduled
• Call: No prescheduled call requirement
• Floating: May be required within specialty and scope of practice

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department RN experience preferred; candidates with 1 year of strong ED experience may be considered
• Active Maryland RN license or eligible Compact RN license at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI certifications
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications must be from the American Heart Association
• Community hospital experience required
• Strong emergency nursing assessment, triage, prioritization, and emergency response skills
• Experience caring for patients with complex medical, traumatic, behavioral health, and pediatric conditions
• Comfort working in a fast-paced Emergency Department with patient ratios of approximately 1:4 and floating within scope when needed
• First-time travel nurses are welcome with strong Emergency Department experience
• Flu vaccination is required

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients ranging from neonates and children to adults and older adults
• Perform rapid assessments, triage, reassessments, and timely escalation of changing patient conditions
• Manage a broad range of emergency presentations, including trauma, stroke, cardiac events, respiratory distress, overdose, behavioral health emergencies, seizures, and multisystem conditions
• Administer emergency medications, blood products, IV therapies, vasopressors, and procedural sedation as indicated
• Care for ventilated patients and support patients requiring BiPAP/CPAP, central lines, chest tubes, and continuous IV sedation
• Interpret dysrhythmias and 12-lead ECGs, monitor patients closely, and respond to clinical deterioration
• Initiate and maintain IV access, perform phlebotomy, obtain laboratory specimens, and assist with emergency procedures
• Apply isolation precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment while promoting patient and staff safety
• Support patients experiencing violent behavior, suicidal ideation, acute psychosis, or other behavioral health concerns using de-escalation practices
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, interpretation services, rapid response teams, and other members of the care team
• Document care accurately in the electronic medical record and contribute to an organized, patient-centered Emergency Department workflow

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel contract in La Plata, Maryland, and join a collaborative healthcare team serving patients across Southern Maryland.

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.