Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med Surg RN for an ER Hold position with night shifts and telemetry experience in a Level II Trauma setting.

Details

• Work in the ER Hold area of a hospital caring for Med Surg patients with admission orders
• Patient population includes CHF exacerbation, TIA/CVA rule outs, GI/GU cases, weakness, dizziness, and chest pain
• Typical patient ratio is 1:5
• Shift is 12-hour nights (7:00pm–7:00am) with every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month if block scheduled
• Unit uses Cerner EMR, Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell for medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• Floating required to similar units as needed (MS-MS, MS-ICU, MS-ER/MS holds, etc.)
• No on-call required
• Level II Trauma Center environment

Requirements

• Active AL or compact RN license required
• BLS, NIHSS, and CPI or equivalent required; ACLS preferred
• At least 18 months of Med Surg experience required
• Experience with Cerner or Epic EMR and Level II Trauma Center preferred
• Strong skills in assessment, prioritization, communication, and documentation
• Proficiency in IV starts, blood administration, suctioning, O2 therapy, ostomy and Foley care, PEG/NGT care, wound and chest tube care, and restraint management
• Must be able to manage care for a variety of acute medical patients
• No local candidates within 60 miles accepted
• Perm staff must wait at least 6 months to return as travelers

Additional Information

• Role focuses on caring for Med Surg patients in an ER setting and facilitating transitions from ER to inpatient units
• Support includes CNAs, receptionist/HUC, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalists
• Telemetry monitoring is required
• Orientation includes 24 hours classroom and 24 hours on unit for new or returning travelers (if gone 1+ years)
• One major and one minor holiday coverage expected per policy, subject to blackout periods for certain holidays
• Scrubs may be any color
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of experience and appropriate EMR and trauma experience
• Time off may be approved up to 7 days excluding blackout dates