Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Night-shift Emergency Department position requiring BSN, 2+ years of ER experience in a similar volume facility, and prior travel experience.

Details

• High-acuity Emergency Department with 40 beds, including 2 trauma bays, 7 RME (Rapid Medical Exam) beds, and 2 psych/seclusion rooms
• Fast Track/RME area open 11am-11pm (or 1am), staffed by PA or ED physician with LPN or RN support
• Averages approximately 120 patients per day
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4
• ED Techs support staff at a ratio of 1:8-10 depending on area
• 12-hour night shifts, with every-other-weekend requirement (Fri/Sat for nights)
• Holiday coverage required as needed based on unit needs
• No floating required
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Common diagnoses include MVC trauma, STEMI, stroke, overdose, and behavioral health cases
• Free-standing Charge Nurse available 24/7
• RT and Pharmacy in-house 24/7
• No dedicated IV team; nurses and PCTs perform lab draws
• Helipad available for patient transport

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• BSN required
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience in a similar size/volume emergency department required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS (all AHA)
• TNCC required
• Previous EPIC experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• CEN, TCRN, or CPEN certification preferred
• Unexpired driver's license required for consideration
• Must disclose any background check findings at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across trauma, fast track, and psych/seclusion areas
• Scrub color is navy blue with navy or white jacket and white or navy undershirt; natural hair color required and tattoos must be covered
• 1-2 shifts of floor-specific orientation provided depending on experience level
• COVID vaccination required, with medical or religious exemption forms available if needed
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility
• Previous travelers who completed a full year at any WVU Medicine facility must wait 2 years before reapplying
• Previous permanent staff must wait 2 years before returning as a traveler
• First-time travel candidates are not considered for this position due to the travel experience requirement
• Candidates may only be submitted to one position within the WVU system at a time