Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ED RN for a 12-hour night shift contract requiring 2+ years of ED experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Emergency Department unit with 43 beds, including 8 unlocked Clinical Decision beds for Behavioral Health
• Average daily census of approximately 145 patients
• General ED population spanning pediatric to geriatric patients, including trauma stabilization, respiratory illness, stroke, behavioral health, acute MI, and uncontrolled diabetes
• 25-30% admission rate
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3-4 based on acuity
• CNA serves as Unit Coordinator assisting with patient care
• 12-hour night shift schedule (7P-7A), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors
• Additional equipment includes Rover Communication, Panda Infant Warmer, and LUCAS devices
• Floating required within Region 2, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, any Freestanding ED within the region, and Central Division facilities (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, Levine Children's Hospital)

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI
• TNCC certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• General ED skillset including cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drip management, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• No trauma designation; facility is a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Not a teaching hospital
• Support team includes HCT/Unit Secretary, Paramedic, free-floating Charge Nurse, Patient Safety Attendants, dedicated ED Pharmacist (7a-11p), Social Worker, Scheduler, 24/7 RT, ED Physicians and APPs, Geriatric APP, and 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available
• Welcoming, helpful, and busy unit culture
• Travelers required to work 75% of holidays
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position