Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift Emergency Department RN with at least one year of ED experience and behavioral health skills for a fast-paced, high-volume acute care hospital.

Details

• Acute care Emergency Department, Trauma Level 3, comprehensive Stroke Center and STEMI receiving facility
• 17 ED beds, able to flex to 22 with hallway beds when staffing allows
• Fast track through triage lobby, with a separate triage area travelers may staff if experienced
• ED holds are intermixed with the department, with the ED nurse as primary nurse
• 4 designated psych/seclusion rooms with 24/7 in-house security
• Averages 66 patients per day with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Common diagnoses include stroke, STEMI, sepsis, chest pain, psychosis, and behavioral health cases, with rare pediatric cases (treat and transfer)
• Common drips include insulin, cardiac, sedation, and other critical care medications
• RNs draw their own labs, with phlebotomy assisting when needed
• RNs monitor tele using Phillips monitors alongside monitor techs
• RT manages ventilators, CPAP, BiPap, ABGs, and intubation, paged as needed
• X-ray and CT located within the ED, with department staff handling all transport
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7:30a) on an every-other-weekend schedule
• Some holiday coverage expected
• No on-call or standby requirements
• No floating required outside of the primary facility, though float may be requested within the region

Requirements

• Active WA state or Compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent ED experience required
• Behavioral health experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred, ideally 1-2 completed assignments
• BSN not required
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Serve as primary ED nurse managing a mix of acute and behavioral health patients
• Charge nurse role may be offered to experienced travelers, primarily on night shifts
• One 12-hour orientation shift with an experienced ED RN
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Strong team culture with an emphasis on accountability, respect, and collaboration across all roles
• Manager is a former traveler and supports travel staff as part of the core team
• Most travelers extend their assignments when possible
• First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience level