Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced travel RN for an Emergency Department position in Charlotte, NC, requiring at least 2 years of ED experience and the ability to float across multiple regional facilities.

Details

• Work in a 43-bed Emergency Department at a 337-bed hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations (non-trauma, non-teaching)
• General ED patient population spanning pediatric to geriatric ages, including trauma stabilization, respiratory illness, stroke, behavioral health, acute MI, and minor trauma
• 8 Clinical Decision beds designated for Behavioral Health (unlocked) and 4 additional beds used for holding or FSED admissions
• Average daily census of approximately 145 patients with a 25–30% admission rate
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3–4 based on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts (1900 start), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Floating required across Region 2 facilities, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, any regional Freestanding ED, and Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital)
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, Rover Communication, Panda Infant Warmer, and LUCAS device

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI
• TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in core ED skills including cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drip management, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility
• 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

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates who have held a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• Robust departmental support includes HCTs/Unit Secretaries (1:8–10 ratio), paramedics, a free-floating charge nurse, patient safety attendants, a dedicated ED pharmacist (7a–11p), social worker, RT (24/7), ED physicians and APPs, a geriatric APP, hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist (24/7)
• Orientation includes NEO followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Required scrub color: Navy Blue
• Free parking is available on site
• Department culture is described as welcoming, helpful, and busy
• A clinical interview is required