Description

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN for an Emergency Dept/Detox unit requiring TN or compact RN licensure and 1+ years of experience, with night shift availability on a rapid response basis.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on the Detox Unit of a 95-bed Joint Commission-accredited facility
• 13-bed unit with a 1:7 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Patient population ranges from adolescents (occasional 17-year-olds) to geriatric adults
• Treats substance abuse, polysubstance abuse, ETOH withdrawal, and related behavioral and medical conditions using valium tapers, subutex, vivitrol, banana bags, and rescue medications
• Uses IV pumps, Zoll monitors, and IV catheters
• EHR system is HMS/Medhost
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required, plus as needed
• No call requirements
• May be required to float to other departments as needed, though not standard

Requirements

• Active RN license valid in Tennessee (TN or compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required prior to start
• Minimum of 1+ years of RN experience required; 3-5+ years preferred
• ASN required at minimum
• Experience with CIWA/COWS protocols preferred
• Skilled in IV access and bedside shift report
• Experience assisting with bedside procedures such as PICC lines/midlines preferred
• Must clear Tennessee Abuse Registry check prior to assignment start
• Rapid response position requiring availability to start within 7-10 days of offer acceptance

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for detox and substance abuse patients, including administration of medications and monitoring for withdrawal symptoms
• Participate in bedside shift report, briefs, debriefs, and unit checks
• Complete any required education expectations during the course of the contract
• Work collaboratively with unit director and clinical nurse coordinator leadership
• Dress code requires solid-colored scrubs; no logoed outerwear, hoodies, open-toed shoes, or jewelry that poses a safety risk
• Must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be eligible for travel rate
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Must not be employed elsewhere full-time while on assignment