Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Emergency Department travel assignment in Lufkin, TX, requiring at least 2 years of ED experience and multiple active certifications including TNCC.

Details

• Acute care hospital emergency department setting with 24 beds and 3 trauma bays
• Fast track and separate triage area available; travelers may occasionally perform triage
• ER holds are intermixed within the department; RNs care for their own holds
• No separate psych/seclusion rooms; in-house security is available
• Department sees approximately 80–90 patients per day with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Common diagnoses include trauma, stroke, sepsis, CHF, and cardiac conditions
• Care team includes ED physicians, mid-level providers, charge nurses, house supervisors, nurse aides, paramedics, and patient sitters
• Phlebotomy is performed by techs or RNs; respiratory therapy handles vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, and ABGs
• RNs must be able to independently read and interpret ECG rhythms — no monitor techs on unit
• CT and X-ray located adjacent to the ED
• Charting is done in Paragon EMR
• Self-scheduling available; 12-hour day shifts (7a–7p)
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating to qualified units may be required

Requirements

• Active TX RN license or Compact (NLC) license currently in hand — pending licenses are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Required certifications (all must be active): BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and ENPC or PALS — pending certifications are not accepted
• Ability to independently interpret ECG rhythms
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health, within the past year — candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Navy scrubs required
• Unit-specific orientation provided (12 hours)
• Local candidates are welcome to apply