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155.4M
U.S. ER visits in 2022
41,500+
CEN-certified RNs

ER Patient Demand and Certified Workforce

ER travel nurse jobs sit within a field that recorded 155.4 million U.S. emergency visits in 2022, according to CDC. BCEN reports more than 41,500 CEN-certified RNs as of March 1, 2026. These figures describe patient demand and the certified workforce, not current travel openings.

Staffing and Credentials for Travel ER Nurse Jobs

Emergency nursing is built around variety, rapid assessment and the ability to move quickly between very different patient needs. ER travel nurse jobs bring experienced nurses into emergency departments that may range from community hospitals to large trauma centers. The pace, patient volume and resources can change from one assignment to the next, but adaptability is central everywhere.

Emergency nursing has a nationally recognized specialty credential that reflects the breadth of knowledge needed in the ED. The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing's CEN credential is designed for RNs working across the emergency care spectrum. That specialty framework fits naturally with ER travel nursing, where experienced nurses bring broad clinical judgment into departments that may differ significantly in patient volume, acuity and resources.

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Travel ER Nurse Jobs Common Questions

How much experience do ER travel nurse jobs require?

Most ER travel nurse jobs require two years of recent ER experience; some accept one year. Each individual job page lists its requirements.

Can I take the CEN exam with less than two years of ER experience?

Yes. Two years of ER experience is a recommendation, not a requirement for the CEN exam. BCEN requires U.S. applicants to hold a current, unencumbered RN license. CEN stands for Certified Emergency Nurse. Earning it doesn't replace the recent ER experience required by a travel job.

Can I use a compact license for travel ER nurse jobs?

Yes, if you hold an active multistate RN license and the destination state has implemented the Nurse Licensure Compact. Your primary state of residence must be a compact state. A single-state license doesn't provide compact privileges. A temporary assignment alone doesn't change your legal home state. Outside the active compact, you need the destination state's license.

How long are ER travel nurse assignments?

Most travel assignments with Anders Group last 13 weeks, although lengths vary. That is the companywide pattern, so the specific ER contract's start and end dates determine the length of your assignment.

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