Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler

Bryan, Texas, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 6

$1,987.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III Trauma Emergency Department requiring TNCC, NIHSS, and Epic EMR experience during an upcoming system conversion.

Details

Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center with comprehensive capabilities

30-bed ER with 2 trauma bays and 24 acute care beds

Treats an average of 135 patients daily across general acute, trauma, and pediatric populations (10-15% pediatric)

Includes a separate Fast Track (Vertical Care) area and a dedicated Triage/First Eyes Nurse role

Holds are intermixed within the ER; psych/seclusion patients are also cared for within the general ER space

Nurse-to-patient ratios vary by acuity: 1:3-4 general acute, 1:1-2 Level I trauma, 1:1 TNK for first hour, 1:6-8 Vertical Care

Cares for trauma patients including GSWs, stabbings, MVAs, ATV accidents, and ground-level falls

Manages chest tubes, rapid transfusions, and intubated patients

Common drips include Diltiazem, Cardene, Nitro, Propofol, Fentanyl, and Levophed

RT staffed 24/7 in the ER handling ABGs and sharing breathing treatments with RNs

RNs monitor their own telemetry strips

X-ray and CT located within the ER with dedicated transport staff

Phlebotomy staffed in the ER 24/7 for lab draws

12-hour day shifts with every-other-weekend requirement

Hybrid self-scheduling and block scheduling model

Floats between Bryan and College Station campuses (16 minutes apart) as needed, without a separate assignment

No call or standby requirements

3-shift unit-specific orientation

Uses MEDITECH charting system, transitioning to Epic during assignment

Requirements

Active TX or Compact RN license required

Minimum 3 years of ER experience required

Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), NIHSS, and TNCC

Must have prior experience in a facility with similar patient volume, trauma level, and size

Epic EMR experience required due to upcoming system conversion

Must pass the Advanced Dysrhythmia exam with an 83% score prior to contract signing (up to three attempts allowed)

Copy of driver's license required at time of consideration to confirm legal name matches government-issued ID

Additional Information

Provide direct patient care across general acute, trauma, and pediatric ER populations

Participate in trauma response for the region's highest-volume trauma service area, covering 9 counties with dedicated EMS and helicopter transport

May be asked to precept as needed by the unit

Rotates for 1 major holiday along with core staff

Strong shared governance culture with an active Unit-Based Council (UBC)

Navy scrub color required; scrub jackets optional but must also be navy

Call-outs are strongly discouraged and may result in termination

Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health, within the past year

Candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will still be considered

American Traveler