Travel Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Jobs

Yes. You will need to become a registered nurse first, which means that you have to get either an associate degree (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and pass the NCLEX. Getting your ADN takes two years, while a BSN takes four. Keep in mind that most employers are now looking for RNs with BSNs. 

Once you have your degree as an RN, you can get experience and certification to start working as an ER nurse.

Yes. ICU nurses care for patients who have life-threatening conditions and require around-the-clock monitoring. ER nurses stabilize patients who come in with acute medical issues and perform triage to quickly administer treatment to those who need it most. Once these patients are stabilized, some of them may be sent to the ICU for further care.

You get to work in a variety of locations and facilities, meeting all kinds of people. You can learn how to follow procedures in a different way than you’re used to, which allows you to build flexibility and resilience. You’ll also likely make a better salary than you would as a local nurse while getting the chance to help facilities fill staffing shortages.

Hospital emergency rooms are open 24/7, so ER nurses often work in 12-hour shifts. The ER is a fast-paced environment that experiences high-traffic times, like weekends and holidays. Depending on where they work, ER nurses can get overtime pay.

This schedule means that ER nurses are in constant movement, spending a lot of time on their feet and interacting with all manner of healthcare providers as they coordinate care.