Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a Level I Trauma facility in South Florida, requiring 3-5 years of Trauma Bay experience and an active FL or Compact RN license.

Details

• Emergency Department (ER) unit in a hospital setting
• Level I Trauma Center environment requiring independent care of Level 1 trauma patients in the Trauma Bay
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend (EOW) requirement
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 4:1 or 5:1 depending on assigned area
• Epic EMR experience required
• Local candidates within a 60-mile radius of the facility are considered

Requirements

• Active FL or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS (both via AHA), TNCC, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• 3–5 years of Level I Trauma ER experience required
• Ability to function independently providing care to Level 1 trauma patients in the Trauma Bay
• Nursing degree from an accredited school, or from an institution approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (FBON) with at least 2 years of recent, consecutive acute care experience within the past 24 months in a US hospital
• Epic EMR experience required

Additional Information

• Smoke-free facility
• All certifications must be current and in hand at time of consideration
• Proof of vaccination status required — declinations are not accepted
• Candidates must pass a Basic Arrhythmia (EKG) assessment; if the lethal rhythm section is not passed with 100%, a retake dysrhythmia exam (Dysrhythmia Exam B) must be completed within 24 hours with the following passing scores: overall Angoff score of 83% or higher, 100% in the lethal rhythm section, and 83% in all other sections
• A study guide and tips to help prepare for the arrhythmia assessment are available through the facility's online orientation portal