Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring NY licensure, ACLS/PALS/TNCC certifications, and recent Epic experience in a busy Level 3 trauma center.

Details

• Work in a 29-bed Emergency Department with a 4-bed Behavioral Health unit and 7-bed Fast Track, all capable of swinging to ER beds
• Level 3 trauma center treating adult and pediatric patients ranging from neonate to geriatric
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5, sometimes higher depending on patient volume in a very busy community setting
• 12-hour evening shift from 3:00 PM to 3:30 AM
• Minimum every other weekend required, with schedule adjustments based on unit needs
• Holiday coverage required, no on-call responsibilities
• No floating required
• Charge nurse responsibilities required
• Uses Epic for documentation and Pyxis for medication dispensing
• Special equipment includes Philips MP40 monitors and Alaris IV pumps
• Respiratory therapy and anesthesia support available 24/7
• May be responsible for boarded patients including med/surg, LTC, psychiatric, and patients awaiting admission or outsourcing

Requirements

• Active NY RN license, or proof of pending application with applied date, required in packet at time of submission
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• TNCC required, must be active or proof of class enrollment provided prior to start
• NIHSS certification required prior to starting
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience required
• Minimum 1 year of ER specialty experience required
• Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years required and nonnegotiable
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Prior travel experience preferred

Additional Information

• Nurses manage their own IV starts, EKGs, and respiratory treatments, with IV therapy and CA II staff available for assistance
• Medication drips are prepared by 24/7 pharmacy staff
• Advanced practice providers typically staffed on the unit from 8a-11p
• Support staff includes CNAs/PCTs, unit clerks, and crisis clinicians
• Zero tolerance policy for cell phone or earbud use while working
• Scrubs required in navy blue or white with closed-toe shoes; clean-shaven facial hair and no artificial nails
• Orientation is 20 hours for short contracts and 24 hours for 13-week contracts
• No block scheduling available; schedule will be posted
• Rotating shift schedule with self-scheduling not available
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended due to lack of public transportation in the area
• Vehicles should be equipped with all-season or snow tires during winter months
• First-time travelers may be considered