Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ED RN for a Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital emergency department requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and active Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work in a 61-bed Emergency Department (plus surge capacity) at a 637-licensed-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
• Common patient diagnoses include chest pain, stroke, diabetes, abdominal pain, MVCs, hypertension, penetrating trauma, and mental health presentations
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:4 depending on assigned zone, supported by LPNs and 4–6 CNAs/techs per shift
• Proficiency with common vasoactive and critical care drips required, including Heparin, Insulin, Cardene, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Fentanyl, Propofol, and Levophed
• EMR is Epic; 6 months of Epic experience required
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Philips monitors, Belmont Rapid Infuser, Glucommander, PCA pumps, bladder scanners, and portable vital sign monitors
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 36 hours per week on a 6-week scheduling cycle
• Weekend rotation of 6 shifts per 6-week schedule (approximately every other weekend)
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• May be required to float to a sister ER location approximately 45 minutes away

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR) — candidates must pass an EKG competency exam as part of compliance
• Emergency nursing national certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of ED RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Level 1 Trauma emergency department experience required
• Epic EMR experience required (minimum 6 months)
• 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Department support includes CNAs, a unit secretary, charge nurse, phlebotomy, PICC team, central telemetry monitoring, and 24/7 respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Orientation consists of 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required — travelers are expected to work one shift of each major holiday: Thanksgiving Day or the day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1
• RTO requests require manager approval
• Navy scrubs required for RNs
• A two-interview process applies, including a clinical interview followed by a manager interview
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies, and local travelers receive the same rate as travel candidates