Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Location: Hermitage, TN
Start Date: 12-01-2026
End Date: 03-02-2027
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour night shift); specific weekly schedule varies by unit
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $49 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assess, triage and stabilize patients presenting to the emergency department with urgency and compassion
- Initiate and manage treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary team
- Perform timely and accurate clinical documentation to support continuity of care
- Administer medications, start IVs and monitor patient responses safely and efficiently
- Provide patient and family education, de-escalation and emotional support during high-stress situations
- Advocate for patient needs and ensure safe handoffs during transitions of care
- Participate in unit-based quality improvement and safety initiatives to improve outcomes
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Tennessee or ability to obtain state licensure promptly
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
- Current BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred or demonstrable completion upon hire
- Travel nursing experience preferred and ability to complete required onboarding and credentials
- Up-to-date immunizations and ability to pass background and drug screening checks
- Strong critical thinking, assessment and prioritization skills in fast-paced settings
Knowledge & Skills
- Expertise in emergency triage and rapid patient assessment
- Proficiency in IV therapy, medication administration and monitoring
- Experience with electronic health record documentation and clinical workflows
- Skills in trauma care, cardiac monitoring and acute medical management
- Excellent communication, teamwork and patient advocacy abilities
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and make timely clinical decisions
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you and your family stay healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Life Insurance for peace of mind
- Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
- Travel reimbursement and support for travel logistics
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you get credentialed quickly
- Referral bonus program — share the love and earn rewards
- A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
Travel Perks: Explore Hermitage, TN
Hermitage sits just east of Nashville, so you’ll have quick access to live music, great restaurants and city attractions when you’re off shift. Explore The Hermitage (Andrew Jackson’s historic home), enjoy hiking and wildlife at Radnor Lake State Park, boat or picnic at Percy Priest Lake, and find local flavor at nearby neighborhoods and farmers’ markets. Weekend getaways into Nashville’s music scene, museums and vibrant dining are a short drive away — plenty to do after a night shift.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Emergency Department? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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