Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level IV Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center in Sheboygan, WI, requiring Epic experience and a minimum of 2 years of strong ED experience.

Details

• Work setting is a 101-bed acute care hospital with a 12-bed Emergency Department, including 4 hallway treatment areas and 3 result-pending rooms
• Level IV Trauma Center and designated Primary Stroke Center
• Average ED patient volume is 64–80 patients per day, rising to 80–100 during peak periods
• Patient population is diverse: approximately 50% adult general medical, 25% geriatric, 15% pediatric, and 10% behavioral health (adult and peds)
• Common case types include trauma (falls, MVAs, industrial accidents, GSWs, stabbings), cardiac (STEMI, CHF), neuro (strokes), respiratory (RSV, COPD, respiratory failure), and psychiatric (SI)
• Patient ratio is 1:4, with the ability to flex to 1:5 during high census
• 12-hour night shifts (1845–0715), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation is every other weekend
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Charting is done in Epic (required); additional equipment includes Alaris pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and bedside/nursing station telemetry monitoring (no tele tech)
• Floating is rare and limited to assisting other units with difficult IV access; travelers will never be assigned a patient load outside of the ED
• Travelers will not be assigned to ED triage unless trained and trust is established with the department

Requirements

• Active WI or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• ENPC, TNCC, and de-escalation training (MOAB or CPI) are preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent, strong Emergency Department experience required
• Proficiency in Epic EMR is required; first-time travelers must have Epic experience to be considered
• Core clinical skills required include stroke and trauma care, pediatric emergency care, chest tube management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and central line management
• At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN collected within the last year is required for consideration
• Candidate's full middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN are required for consideration

Additional Information

• ED support staff includes ED techs (coverage varies by shift and includes US-guided IVs, EKGs, and transfer paperwork), phlebotomy for difficult sticks only, RT 24/7, hospitalist 24/7, house supervisor 24/7, a surge call team, and a trained forensic response team
• Orientation includes login setup, online modules, hospital tour, and Epic training on day one, followed by unit orientation on days two and three based on individual comfort level
• Schedules are released four weeks at a time with two weeks' advance notice; travelers are placed where coverage is most needed
• Holiday coverage requires availability for 2 holidays (nights/evenings staff cover the night before; day shift staff cover the day of)
• Any color professional scrubs are acceptable
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply if they have Epic experience
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restrictions apply