Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler

Macon, Georgia, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$1,915.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for the Emergency Department requiring a GA or compact RN license and at least 2 years of ED experience in a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Level 1 Trauma, Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center teaching hospital with 637 licensed beds
• Emergency Department has 61 beds plus surge capacity
• Patient population includes chest pain, strokes, diabetes, abdominal pain, MVCs, HTN, stabbings, and mental health cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4 depending on assigned zone
• 12-hour day shifts from 7A-7P totaling 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of 5-6 shifts out of 12 on a 6-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within the ER, with possible floating to Baldwin
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Unit equipped with central telemetry monitoring, PCA pumps, bladder scanners, rapid infusers, and portable vital sign monitors

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• BCR certification required, including passing an EKG competency exam as part of compliance
• National certification in emergency nursing preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of ED RN experience required
• Experience administering drips including Heparin, Insulin, Cardene, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Fentanyl, Propofol, and Levophed
• Level 1 Trauma emergency room nursing experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required

Additional Information

• Work alongside CNAs, unit secretaries, charge nurses, and a dedicated PICC team
• 24/7 support from Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalists, and Intensivists
• Phlebotomy support available along with nurse draws
• Facility has a designated Transport Team for patient transport
• Orientation includes 1 day of general orientation with educational modules and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers required to work approximately 75% of major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• RTO requests subject to manager approval
• Scrub color for RNs is navy
• Free parking available around campus with paid options in parking decks
• Unit culture described as busy with a strong team-based approach
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No radius rule applies for GA facilities, with the same rate offered to local travelers
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position