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We believe in supporting our nurses completely. That’s why every Nomad ER assignment comes with a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, malpractice insurance, and a 401(k). We also cover the extras: housing and meal stipends, $750 for travel expenses, and reimbursements for your scrubs, licenses, and certifications. It’s easy to get started: create your Nomad profile and apply instantly.
Working as an Emergency Room travel nurse offers the opportunity to advance your career through exceptional financial incentives and professional growth while enjoying the security of a high-demand specialty. It provides the freedom to work in dynamic, fast-moving settings and with expert interdisciplinary teams across the country, allowing you to take the next step in your emergency care journey with confidence.
Competitive Pay – ER travel nurse jobs frequently offer significantly higher pay than permanent staff positions. Your earning potential is maximized based on your experience and credentials, with an average pay of approximately $2,800 per week and highs up to $4,800 per week for top-tier assignments.*
Continuous Learning and Skill Mastery – Traveling puts you on the fast track to mastering rapid assessment protocols and critical care interventions. You will gain exposure to diverse patient populations and subspecialties—including trauma, burn, cardiac, and pediatric care—while utilizing evidence-based tools like the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) for triage. You will also broaden your clinical perspective by working in various high-acuity environments—from large urban Level 1 Trauma centers to rural critical access hospitals.
Location Freedom – One of the biggest perks is the ability to decide exactly where you want to work, from the specific city to the facility type. Accepting assignments in new locations allows you to experience different hospital systems and patient populations you might not encounter in a regular staff position, giving you full control over your lifestyle, shift preferences, and contract length.
*Average pay of Nomad Health ER travel nurse job postings on February 2, 2023.
To become an Emergency Room travel nurse, the journey typically begins with earning a nursing degree, such as a BSN or ADN, and passing the NCLEX-RN to obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse. Following licensure, aspiring travel nurses must gain hands-on experience in an emergency department to master skills like rapid assessment, triage prioritization, wound care, and stabilizing critical injuries. Many professionals also choose to advance their careers and marketability by obtaining specialized certifications, such as the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) credential. Once established with the necessary experience—typically a minimum of one year in the ER—and credentials, nurses can partner with a travel agency, like Nomad, to find assignments that fit their career goals and lifestyle.
Learn more about travel nursing as an ER nurse in Nomad's Emergency Room Travel Nurse Career Guide.