Description

American Traveler seeks an experienced RN for a 13-week Emergency Department position in an acute care setting in California, requiring a CA RN license and current ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, and COVID vaccination.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Department of an acute care hospital
• 14-bed ER with a 3-bed fast track area and an average daily census of 65 patients
• Common cases involve elderly patients, abdominal pain, chest pain, orthopedic injuries, minor lacerations, and psychiatric patients who may stay in the ER for extended periods
• No trauma cases; patients are stabilized and transferred as needed
• Patient ratio is 1:4
• Shifts are 12 hours with mid-shift options (including day and evening shifts such as 6:45a, 9-9, 12-12, 2-2, 6:45p)
• Every other weekend and rotating holiday coverage with permanent staff (2 out of 3 holidays)
• Floating required to another local ER as needed
• Orientation includes two floor-specific shifts plus 12 orientation hours
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Ventilator management required
• Phillips monitor system with nurses responsible for printing and signing off EKG strips
• Clinical tech and unit secretary/clerk support provided; security available in the lobby nearby
• No IV Team; respiratory therapy and pharmacy available 24/7
• Travelers may triage if experienced and may perform conscious sedation upon successful completion of competency

Requirements

• Active CA RN license, must be in hand at the time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum of 2 years recent Emergency Department RN experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and COVID vaccination
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred
• Ability to manage vents and provide care for psych patients
• Two professional references: one supervisor reference from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years, including employment dates and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Scrub color is navy
• Involved and supportive unit manager in a traveler-friendly environment
• Must be adaptable and able to integrate quickly into a new team
• Travelers may only take conscious sedation cases after passing the required competency assessment
• Float to sister facility ER as needed
• Holiday and weekend work required per department rotation
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates may not have been employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN through outside agencies is acceptable