Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department role at a Level 1 Trauma and Teaching Hospital with strong critical care skills and required certifications.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Department of a large hospital setting with 61+ beds
• Level 1 Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital, Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center
• Patient population includes chest pain, strokes, diabetes, abdominal pain, trauma, mental health, and medical emergencies
• RN to patient ratio is typically 1:4 depending on assigned zone
• 12-hour evening shifts from 3:00 pm to 3:00 am with a 6-week schedule cycle
• Weekend rotation requires 6 weekend shifts within each 6-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required for major holidays
• No floating outside the Emergency Department
• EMR system is Epic; experience with Alaris pumps, Pyxis med dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Central Telemetry monitoring in the ER

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years recent ED RN experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• Must pass an EKG competency exam (BCR requirement)
• Ability to administer drips including Heparin, Insulin, Cardene, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Fentanyl, Propofol, and Levophed
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• National certification in Emergency Nursing is preferred but not required
• First-time travelers will be considered

Additional Information

• Primary responsibilities include providing emergency care for a broad range of acute and trauma patients
• Unit receives strong support from CNAs, unit secretary, charge nurse, 24/7 RT, hospitalist, intensivist, and a PICC team
• Orientation includes one day of hospital education modules and two days of departmental training
• Required to wear navy scrubs
• Free parking available on campus