Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ER RN for a busy Level 2 trauma center position requiring 2+ years of trauma and emergency specialty experience.

Details

• Work in a 50+ bed Emergency Department seeing 200-250 patients daily within a 772-bed teaching hospital
• Designated Comprehensive Stroke Center & Chest Pain Center
• Level 2 Trauma facility treating all diagnoses including respiratory, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases across all ages
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 7p-7:30a, 36 hours per week
• Varied shift start/end times may apply (7a-7p, 9a-9p, 11a-11a, 3p-3a, 7p-7a)
• Partial self-scheduling available
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts per schedule
• On-call requirement of one 12-hour shift per 4-week cycle, waived if an extra shift is picked up bi-weekly
• No floating required
• Charge nurse role not required
• Documentation via Cerner and medication administration via Pyxis
• Uses specialized equipment including ventilators (Maquet), IV pumps (Hospira Plum 360, Sapphire), Arctic Sun hypothermia therapy, and Belmont rapid infuser
• Administers critical drips including TPA, vasopressors, vasodilators, inotropes, anti-hypertensives, sedatives, and anti-dysrhythmics
• Travelers will triage patients in rooms (not the Triage area) initially, with potential for full Triage area access after one assignment
• Travelers assist as a second set of hands on ruled-out trauma cases but do not function in a primary trauma role
• Fast Track hours available 9a-6:30p
• ER holds may occur, typically 8-24 hours

Requirements

• Active FL or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC
• ENPC certification required after 1 year of working in the ER
• CPI certification required after first 13-week assignment
• ATCN and CEN certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Emergency specialty required
• Prior experience in a busy, similar-sized Level 2 trauma center (50+ beds) and similar-sized facility (770+ beds) required
• Teaching hospital experience not required
• Must pass Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam

Additional Information

• Provide direct emergency nursing care across all patient populations and diagnoses
• Supported by ancillary staff including paramedics, EMTs/techs, and a unit secretary, with 3-5 techs per shift
• Advanced practice providers on staff include MDs, PAs, and ARNPs
• Respiratory therapy and anesthesia support available 24/7, with RTs managing ventilators
• 3-4 days of orientation provided, held every Monday
• Specialty testing includes EKG test and competencies
• Scrub color is royal blue; shoes, jewelry, hair, and nail policies follow facility guidelines
• Holiday coverage required, consistent with staff policy
• Manager aims to meet all travelers at the start of assignment and conduct an exit interview
• Best fit candidates have strong customer service skills and are adaptable and flexible
• Accepts local candidates, except those with a permanent address in Tallahassee
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated