Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Trauma unit position in Augusta, GA, requiring TNCC certification and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a trauma or emergency setting.

Details

• Works in the Trauma unit (2 trauma bays) within an emergency department setting
• Serves a trauma patient population requiring advanced critical care intervention during initial primary and secondary survey
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend availability required
• Equipment used includes Level 1 Rapid Infuser, HOT LINE, EKG, GE CareScape ultrasound, Hamilton ventilator, CAT tourniquet, and Alaris IV pump
• EMR: Meditech
• No floating or on-call requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active GA RN license or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: TNCC, ACLS, BLS, PALS (AHA or ARC accepted; no certifications may expire within the first 30 days of the start date)
• ENPC preferred
• CPI certification required for ER units (SAMA, MAB, or ACPMA may be accepted in lieu of CPI)
• NIH Stroke Certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent trauma or emergency RN experience required
• Experience running mass transfusions via Level 1 Rapid Infuser required
• Strong IV access skills required
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment with rapid critical thinking
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include IV placement, spinal stabilization, splinting, assisting with chest tube procedures, traction, central and arterial line placement, and emergency bedside procedures
• OR assistance may be required as needed
• Functions as a Trauma Nurse Lead during the primary and secondary survey period
• Red top and black bottom scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates will not be considered
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months