Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Department position in a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring a GA or compact license and strong ED skills.

Details

• Position is in the Emergency Department of a large teaching hospital with Level 1 Trauma, Chest Pain, and Stroke Center designations
• Unit has 61 beds plus surge capacity, caring for a variety of critical and acute patients
• Common patient types include trauma, chest pain, strokes, diabetic emergencies, abdominal pain, mental health crises, and MVCs
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, varying by assigned zone
• Support staff includes CNAs, a unit secretary, charge nurse, PICC team, RT, hospitalists, intensivists, and central telemetry
• Utilizes Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis med dispensing, Phillips monitors, and specialized emergency equipment
• 12-hour night shifts, 7P-7A, with a schedule cycle every 6 weeks
• Required to work 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule
• No on-call or floating outside the Emergency Department
• Holiday coverage required for one shift of each major holiday

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent ED RN experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• Ability to pass EKG competency exam (BCR) as part of compliance
• Proficiency with Level 1 Trauma emergency room care and critical medication drips including Heparin, Insulin, Cardene, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Fentanyl, Propofol, and Levophed
• Experience using Epic EMR preferred
• National certification in emergency nursing is preferred but not required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Additional Information

• Nurses will participate in care of diverse emergencies, including trauma, cardiac, neurological, and behavioral health cases
• Team-oriented department with strong interdisciplinary support and a busy, fast-paced culture
• Department provides orientation with one day for hospital modules and two days of department-specific onboarding
• Navy scrubs required for RNs
• Free or paid parking options available on campus
• RTO requests require manager approval