Location & Practice Overview

This 13-week travel assignment places an experienced emergency department nurse in a hospital emergency setting in or near Raleigh, North Carolina.

Facility Type Hospital emergency department
Care Setting Inpatient acute care hospital
Geographic Area Raleigh and surrounding North Carolina communities
Practice Model Travel contract placement
Service Line Emergency services

Responsibilities

  • Deliver emergency nursing care to patients presenting with acute and urgent conditions in a hospital setting.
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Document patient conditions, treatments administered, and clinical progress with accuracy and completeness.
  • Perform procedures and interventions promptly while adjusting approaches based on patient response and clinical status.
  • Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions while offering emotional support during high-stress situations.

The role centers on direct bedside emergency care within a structured hospital emergency department workflow.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold active credentials and demonstrate recent hands-on emergency department experience.

License
Valid North Carolina RN license or multi-state license through the Nurse Licensure Compact
Certifications
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS
Experience
Minimum one year of recent emergency room nursing experience in a hospital setting
Schedule Flexibility
Ability to work 3×12-hour shifts with availability for both days and nights
Core Skills
Strong communication and capacity to function effectively in high-acuity environments

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is structured as a premium hourly rate with weekly direct deposit. A full benefits package begins the first day after the assignment start date.

  • Hourly rate of $55 with weekly direct deposit and planned next-day pay options
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plus sick leave starting day one after assignment begins; coverage continues through off-season periods
  • 401(k) with competitive employer match
  • Referral and loyalty bonuses; license and CEU reimbursements
  • Paid housing or housing stipends (pet-friendly options available) and travel/mileage reimbursements
  • Guaranteed hours with cancellation protection

Schedule & Work Environment

Shift Structure Three 12-hour shifts per week
Shift Availability Days and nights available
Assignment Duration 13 weeks
Work Setting On-site hospital emergency department
Environment High-volume acute care unit requiring rapid prioritization

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Nurses in this role care for individuals of all ages who arrive with undifferentiated acute complaints requiring immediate evaluation and stabilization.

Age Range Pediatric through adult and geriatric patients
Acuity Level Variable acuity from urgent to critical
Presentation Types Trauma, medical emergencies, and acute illness
Clinical Context Hospital-based emergency department

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core of this position is rapid assessment and stabilization of patients with time-sensitive conditions in an emergency department environment.

Primary Focus Emergency triage and prioritization of care
Core Services Acute intervention and continuous monitoring of unstable patients
Care Continuum Initial stabilization through disposition planning
Specialty Emphasis Hospital-based emergency nursing

Role Highlights

Several structural features distinguish this particular travel assignment from many standard emergency department contracts.

  • Dedicated 13-week travel contract with day and night shift options available
  • Guaranteed hours combined with formal cancellation protection
  • Health benefits that continue without coverage gaps during off-season periods
  • Streamlined onboarding process averaging 14 days and interview turnaround averaging 38 hours

About Connected Healthcare

Connected Healthcare is a Joint Commission-certified healthcare staffing firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. The organization places nurses, allied health professionals, and other clinicians in travel, local, per diem, and permanent roles across the United States, including emergency medicine positions.

Organization Type Healthcare staffing and recruiting firm
Headquarters Austin, Texas
Certification Joint Commission certified
Placement Scope Nationwide travel, local, and permanent healthcare roles
Specialty Coverage Nursing (including emergency medicine), allied health, and related disciplines

Frequently Asked Questions

Is housing provided or is a stipend available?
Paid housing or a housing stipend is offered. Pet-friendly options are available.
Are licenses and certifications reimbursed?
Yes. License and CEU reimbursements are included, and the agency also offers reimbursed and fast-tracked licensing support.
What happens to health insurance between contracts?
Health benefits are maintained through off-season periods so there are no coverage gaps.
How quickly does the hiring process move?
The average interview turnaround is 38 hours, and the onboarding portal averages 14 days from application to readiness.
Is there protection if a shift or assignment is canceled?
The contract includes guaranteed hours and cancellation protection.
Can I work both day and night shifts on this assignment?
Yes. Both day and night shifts are available within the 3×12-hour schedule structure.

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (ER) in Raleigh, NC

This 13-week travel contract places an emergency department registered nurse in a hospital setting in or near Raleigh, North Carolina. The position requires a current North Carolina or compact RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, plus at least one year of recent hospital ER experience. Nurses work three 12-hour shifts per week with both day and night options available. Clinical work centers on rapid assessment, prioritization, and stabilization of patients across the age spectrum who present with acute medical, traumatic, or urgent conditions. Compensation is set at $55 per hour with weekly direct deposit. Benefits begin the day after the assignment starts and include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage that continues through off-season periods, a 401(k) with match, license and CEU reimbursement, housing support, and guaranteed hours with cancellation protection. Connected Healthcare, a Joint Commission-certified staffing firm based in Austin, Texas, manages the placement and provides a streamlined onboarding process. The role is designed for experienced ER nurses seeking a structured short-term assignment in the Raleigh area with clear pay and support structures.

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