Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a fast-paced trauma center requiring a WA or compact RN license and at least 1 year of large trauma setting experience.

Details

• Acute care Emergency Department with 56 designated beds, expanding to 60-70s with hall beds
• Dedicated 6-bed Fast Track area for lower acuity patients
• Separate 5-bed Triage area, staffed primarily by department staff though travelers may be assigned after passing a triage test
• 18 ED beds designated for holding inpatients awaiting bed placement, managed by ED RNs with occasional float support from inpatient RNs
• Locked hallway with 6 private Psych/seclusion treatment rooms
• In-house security available
• Approximately 170-200 patients per day
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3, or 1:4 for lower acuity patients
• Common diagnoses include cardiac, stroke, sepsis, DKA, AMS, respiratory, abdominal pain, and mental health cases
• Support staff includes ED physicians, mid-levels, charge nurses, house supervisors, ED techs, and CNAs for 1:1 sitters
• Cardiac monitoring available with monitor techs; RNs read strips
• Radiology located adjacent to the ED with transport support for patient movement
• ED techs perform EKGs and primary blood draws, with lab assistance for difficult draws as needed
• Respiratory therapists manage ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and complete ABGs
• Uses Epic EMR
• Evening shift schedule, 3p-3a, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend requirement
• No floating required
• No call or standby requirement, though extra shifts may be available

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• At least 1 year of experience in a larger trauma setting required
• BSN not required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC, and PALS or ENPC
• NIHSS certification also required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care across a wide range of acute and trauma diagnoses
• Manage ED holds for inpatients awaiting bed placement
• Work alongside ED techs, CNAs, RTs, and physicians/mid-levels in a collaborative care team
• Must work holidays in November and December, with consideration for 1 of the 3 major holidays if it doesn't conflict with unit needs
• Any professional colored scrubs permitted
• Unit orientation includes 1 day of compliance training (8-10 hours) and 1 day of department-specific orientation (12 hours)
• No RTO permitted during the first full week of the assignment
• First-time travelers may be considered