Travel ER Jobs
Travel ER professionals provide specialized healthcare services across diverse clinical settings. BHS Workforce currently has 355 open travel ER positions across 22 states and 128 cities. The highest-volume markets are North Carolina (52), California (51), Georgia (47). Typical contracts run 13 weeks at 36 hours per week. The current shift mix is 96 day, 258 night.
Licensing & Credential Requirements
North Carolina
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel ER positions. North Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in North Carolina without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
California
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel ER positions. California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Travel RNs must obtain an individual California RN license before starting an assignment. Apply through the California Board of Registration in Nursing well before your start date. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Georgia
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel ER positions. Georgia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Georgia without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Texas
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel ER positions. Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Texas without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
New York
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel ER positions. New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Travel RNs must obtain an individual New York RN license before starting an assignment. Apply through the New York Board of Registration in Nursing well before your start date. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Pay Overview
Based on 355 current travel ER assignments nationwide.
Travel ER pay ranges from $1,401 to $3,399 per week, with a median of $2,243. The $1,998 spread reflects variation in shift differentials, location, and facility acuity. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,380 per week for housing and meals.
Jobs by State
Current Openings
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| ER | Utica, NY | $3,399/wk | 4 x 12 Days |
| ER | Utica, NY | $3,399/wk | 4 x 12 Days |
| ER | Rochester, NY | $3,254/wk | 4 x 12s Rotating ( These are rotating shifts Days and Nights ) |
| ER | Rochester, NY | $3,254/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| ER | Rochester, NY | $3,254/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| ER | Rochester, NY | $3,254/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| ER | Los Angeles, CA | $3,143/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| ER | Los Angeles, CA | $3,143/wk | 4 x 12 Days |
| ER | Rochester, NY | $3,124/wk | 4 x 12 Days |
| ER | Salinas, CA | $3,087/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
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