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Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Tallahassee, Florida

Apply for a 13-week travel nursing assignment for an experienced Emergency Department RN in a high-acuity, Level II trauma center in Tallahassee, FL. Care for patients of all ages while supporting stroke, chest pain, and emergency services on a busy night shift.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Travel ER RN)
• Location: Tallahassee, Florida
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 6, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,050
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, typically 3:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m.; start and end times may vary based on department scheduling
• Patient Population: Patients of all ages with a broad range of emergency diagnoses
• Typical Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Department Environment: High-volume Emergency Department with more than 50 beds and approximately 200–250 patients per day
• Clinical Services: Level II trauma care, comprehensive stroke services, and chest pain services
• Weekend Requirements: Approximately four shifts per scheduled period
• Call Requirements: One 12-hour on-call shift may be required during a four-week schedule cycle, according to department policy
• Holiday Requirements: Required according to department policy
• Float Requirement: No

Emergency Department RN Requirements

• At least 2 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, including at least 2 years of Emergency Department experience
• Recent experience in a busy trauma center, large Emergency Department, teaching environment, or comparable high-volume setting
• Current Florida RN license or eligible Compact RN license
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Current TNCC certification
• CPI certification or an accepted equivalent; department-specific CPI requirements may apply after the initial assignment
• ENPC certification in accordance with department requirements
• Successful completion of an advanced dysrhythmia/EKG competency examination
• Ability to provide adaptable, flexible, and patient-focused care in a high-acuity emergency nursing environment
• Strong communication and customer-service skills

Travel Emergency Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients of all ages and acuity levels
• Assess, prioritize, monitor, and reassess patients with medical, surgical, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and trauma-related conditions
• Manage patients requiring critical drips, including vasopressors, vasodilators, inotropes, antihypertensives, sedatives, anti-dysrhythmics, and thrombolytic therapy as ordered
• Perform venipuncture, initiate IV access, collect laboratory specimens, and complete EKGs
• Provide care for ventilated and critically ill patients in collaboration with respiratory therapy and the medical team
• Support moderate sedation, hypothermia therapy, rapid infusion, and other emergency procedures
• Recognize and respond to signs of stroke, acute coronary syndrome, dysrhythmia, respiratory compromise, shock, and other time-sensitive emergencies
• Assist with trauma care and serve as a supportive member of the trauma team; travelers may not function as the primary trauma nurse
• Participate in patient triage and fast-track operations according to experience and department guidelines
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, paramedics, technicians, respiratory therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain a calm, compassionate, and professional approach while caring for patients and families in a busy emergency setting

About Tallahassee, Florida

Located in Florida’s vibrant state capital, this travel nursing opportunity offers access to historic neighborhoods, beautiful parks, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming college-town atmosphere.

Apply now for this Travel Emergency Department RN night-shift assignment in Tallahassee, 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.