Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a fast-paced Emergency Department position in Charlotte, NC, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and a full suite of emergency certifications.

Details

• Works in a 34-bed Emergency Department (plus 32 vertical care areas) with an average census of 200+ patients per day
• All-ages patient population including adult and pediatric medical emergencies, with heavy trauma stabilization (GSW, stabbings), and a significant mental health, homeless, and substance use population
• Common diagnoses include stroke, respiratory illness, chest pain, abdominal pain, DM/DKA, and other typical ED presentations
• Typical RN patient ratio is 1:4
• 12-hour day shifts, 0700–1900, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• No on-call requirements
• Floating is required throughout Region 1 facilities, which includes Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, freestanding EDs within the region, and the Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, LCH) — candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply
• EMR: Epic
• IV Pump: Alaris; Med Dispensing: Omnicell; Monitors: Philips

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI
• TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in general ED skills including cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drip management, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
• Epic EMR 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 of 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provides emergency nursing care to all-ages patients, including trauma stabilization and management of acute medical conditions
• Department support includes CNAs, a receptionist, and a charge nurse
• Orientation includes general facility NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• 6-week scheduling cycle
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; if contracted hours cannot be met, time must be added to the end of the contract
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available
• Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered