Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of ED experience, with floating requirements across multiple regional facilities.

Details

• 12-hour day shifts (0700-1900), with additional shift options ranging from 0900-2100 through 1900-0700
• 207-bed hospital with a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designation; no trauma designation
• Emergency Department setting treating stroke, CHF, arrhythmias, respiratory arrest, sepsis, COPD, falls, MVCs, and other acute diagnoses
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4; CNA support ratio of 1:8-10
• EMR: Epic (experience noted); IV pumps: Alaris; med dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
• Unit equipment includes bladder scanner, IV pumps, SCDs, telemetry monitoring, vents, and BiPAP
• Every-other-weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements for travelers
• Floating required across Region 1 facilities, including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, freestanding EDs within the region, Lake Norman, and the Central Division — candidates must be agreeable to this requirement

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI; TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• General ED skillset required, including cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drip management, vent management, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, conscious sedation, and triage experience
• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have held a permanent position at any AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• Department support includes CNAs, a Receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, an IV/VAT Team (11a-7p and 11p-7a), RT (24/7), Hospitalist (24/7), and Intensivist coverage
• Orientation includes a NEO session plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; any missed contracted hours must be made up at the end of the contract
• Travel time between facilities when floating mid-shift is compensated
• Required scrub color: Navy; parking is free