Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level II Trauma Emergency Department position requiring night shifts and active ND or compact RN licensure with ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.

Details

• Level II Trauma acute care hospital Emergency Department
• 21-bed ED including a fast track/vertical flow area, one dedicated psych room, and separate triage area
• Patient population spans pediatrics through geriatrics with common diagnoses including trauma, stroke, STEMI, CAH transfers, SOB, and abdominal pain
• Average daily census of 50–60 patients, predominantly ESI Level 3
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3–4 based on acuity; up to 1:5 when boarding patients are grouped together
• Common drips include vasopressors, heparin, and antiarrhythmics; ICU holds managed as 1:1 assignments
• ED tech support available per shift for tasks such as EKGs, vitals, and blood glucose monitoring
• RNs are responsible for drawing labs off IV starts; phlebotomy is available as a resource
• RNs read and interpret telemetry strips at the main nurses station; no dedicated monitor techs
• RT is in-house and responds as needed but is not physically stationed in the ED
• Epic EMR used in this position
• 12-hour night shifts with varied start times (7p–7a and other evening/overnight options)
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• Float requirement is rare and limited to task assistance or as a helping hand

Requirements

• Active ND or compact NLC RN license required; pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Emergency department experience required
• Level II Trauma experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Travelers may be utilized in the vertical flow/fast track area; triage competencies may be obtained after demonstrating experience and time on the unit
• Charge nurse on each shift manages department throughput and serves as a resource but does not carry a patient assignment
• 1–2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates may not have been directly employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; those who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• RTO requests of 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved
• Any color scrubs are acceptable