Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level III Trauma and Teaching Hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and night shift availability.

Job Details

• Work in a 457-licensed-bed Level III Trauma and Teaching Hospital Emergency Department, also designated as a Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence,
• Patient population includes trauma (GSW, stabbings, MVA, falls), stroke, heart failure, chest pain, COPD, cardiac cath pre-op, ETOH/CIWA, IVDA, mental health, respiratory illness, GI disorders, liver failure, and AKI/CKD,
• Maximum RN patient ratio of 1:5, acuity dependent,
• 12-hour night shift (1900-0700), 36 hours per week,
• Every other weekend rotation required,
• Floating required within Region 1, which includes Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, freestanding EDs within the region, Lake Norman, and the Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH),
• No on-call responsibilities for travelers,
• EMR: Epic; IV Pump: Alaris; Med Dispensing: Omnicell; Monitors: Philips,

Job Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required,
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI,
• TNCC preferred,
• Minimum 2 years of ED RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year,
• Trauma experience, stroke experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, conscious sedation, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management, critical care drips, and blood administration required,
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration,
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN,

Additional Information

• Department support includes CNAs, a Receptionist/HUC, a 24/7 Charge Nurse, an IV/VAT Team, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, and ED Physicians,
• Orientation includes a New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation,
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays,
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; any time off that impacts contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract,
• Navy scrubs required,
• Free parking available on site,
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted,
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered,
• Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible