Location & Practice Overview

The position is a travel nursing assignment at a client hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Care is delivered on-site within the facility’s Emergency Department.

Location Atlanta, Georgia
Facility Type Hospital Emergency Department
Employment Model Travel contract
Care Setting Acute inpatient hospital

Responsibilities

  • Triage arriving patients and assign priority based on clinical urgency
  • Perform focused and comprehensive assessments for medical, trauma, and behavioral presentations
  • Administer medications, initiate IV therapy, and monitor critical physiologic parameters
  • Record assessments, interventions, and patient responses in Cerner
  • Coordinate handoffs with physicians and receiving units and provide patient and family education

The RN serves as the primary bedside clinician for assigned patients throughout the emergency episode of care.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must satisfy all licensing, experience, and credential requirements listed for this travel ED role.

Licensure
Active Georgia RN license or Compact multi-state privilege
Clinical Experience
At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department RN experience
Certifications
Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
EHR Experience
Prior use of Cerner
Residency Restriction
Must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is calculated on 12-hour shifts totaling 36 hours per week. Any tax-free stipend portion is set according to assignment-specific guidelines.

  • $1,730 weekly package
  • Housing and meals stipends as applicable
  • Full medical benefits
  • Travel and license reimbursement
  • Referral bonuses and dedicated personal recruiter

Schedule & Work Environment

Shift Nights
Shift Length 12 hours
Weekly Commitment 36 hours
Contract Length 13 weeks
Start Window ASAP

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Patients of all ages arrive with undifferentiated urgent and emergent conditions that range from low to critical acuity.

Age Groups Pediatric through geriatric
Acuity Spectrum Low-acuity to critical
Common Presentations Medical, trauma, and behavioral emergencies
Setting Character High-volume urban Emergency Department

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The professional core of the role is acute emergency nursing delivered at the bedside.

Core Focus Triage and immediate stabilization
Primary Services Management of acute medical and traumatic conditions
Disposition Support Continuous monitoring and preparation for admission or discharge

Role Highlights

Several structural features distinguish this contract from standard staff or local PRN ED positions.

  • Pure travel assignment: the 50-mile radius rule excludes local applicants and keeps the role open only to travelers
  • Compact 13-week night-focused contract that provides a defined start and end date
  • Full agency logistics support, including a dedicated recruiter handling travel and credentialing details
  • Established Cerner workflow already in place at the client site, reducing onboarding friction for experienced users

About HumanEdge - CT

HumanEdge - CT is the healthcare staffing arm of HumanEdge, a firm founded in 1988 and headquartered in White Plains, New York. The division places registered nurses and allied health professionals into travel and contract roles across the United States.

Type Healthcare staffing agency
Founded 1988
Headquarters White Plains, New York
Primary Focus Travel and contract nursing placements

Frequently Asked Questions

Can nurses who already live in metro Atlanta apply?
No. The facility enforces a 50-mile radius restriction, so only candidates living outside that distance are eligible.
Is Cerner experience required or preferred?
Prior experience with Cerner is listed as a requirement for this assignment.
How is the weekly package structured?
The $1,730 figure is based on 36 hours of 12-hour night shifts. Any tax-free stipend component is calculated according to the specific assignment details.
What support does the agency provide once the contract begins?
A personal recruiter remains the primary point of contact and is available by text, phone, or email for the duration of the assignment.
Are housing and meals stipends automatic?
They are offered as applicable for qualifying travel assignments; the exact amounts are confirmed during the offer process.
When is the expected start date?
The assignment is posted as ASAP, subject to credentialing and facility onboarding timelines.

Travel Emergency Department RN in Atlanta, GA

This travel contract offers an experienced Emergency Department RN a 13-week assignment at a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. The schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts totaling 36 hours per week and carries a weekly package of $1,730. Candidates must hold an active Georgia or Compact RN license, demonstrate at least two years of recent ED experience, and maintain current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS credentials. Prior Cerner experience is required, and applicants must reside more than 50 miles from the facility. Housing and meals stipends, medical coverage, travel and license reimbursement, and a dedicated recruiter form the core of the agency support package. Clinically the role centers on triage, stabilization, and ongoing management of medical, trauma, and behavioral emergencies across the full age spectrum in a high-volume urban Emergency Department. HumanEdge - CT, the healthcare staffing division of a firm established in 1988, specializes in placing nurses into short-term travel contracts nationwide. The position is structured for travelers seeking a defined night-focused assignment with clear start and end dates.

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