Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler

Iron Mountain, Michigan, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Evenings

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$2,311.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring an active MI license and at least 2 years of ED experience.

Details

Level IV Trauma Center emergency department with 14 beds and 2 trauma bays

No stroke or STEMI receiving designation; these patients are sent out

Fast Track with 3 designated rooms and a separate triage area with 2 triage rooms

ER holds are managed within the department and overflow uses attached ACU rooms

Rooms can be converted to Psych/seclusion rooms as needed

Average patient volume of 40-60 per day

Nurse to patient ratios of 1:3-4 during the day, increasing overnight with only 2 RNs on duty between 3am-7am

Patient population includes traumas, STEMI, strokes, and cases related to hunting, MVAs, and farming incidents

24/7 in-house ED Physician coverage along with mid-level providers

ED Physician-covered facility with charge nurse taking patient assignments

24/7 coverage from Respiratory Therapy, phlebotomy, and support staff including CNAs, medics, and LPNs

Central monitoring station used for telemetry with no dedicated monitor techs

On-site X-ray availability and CT located a short distance away

12-hour shifts with evening and night start times (3pm, 7pm)

Every other weekend rotation required (Saturday and Sunday)

Holiday coverage required, including at least 2 of 3 major holidays during winter

Floating to inpatient units required to assist as needed

Uses a computerized charting system, transitioning from Cerner to Epic

Requirements

Active RN license in Michigan required, must be in hand

Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required

Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC

Duos and first-time travelers are welcome to apply

Additional Information

Travelers may perform triage duties after completing facility-specific policy and procedure review

No 24/7 on-site security; facility relies on local PD and internal code response for emergencies

Standby/call is voluntary and unpaid if utilized

Orientation includes computer-based training and 2 days of floor orientation focused on department policies and procedures

Scrub requirement: any solid color, clean and professional appearance

Local candidates within 80 miles of the facility are accepted at a reduced rate

Candidates who previously worked for the health system must have an end date at least 6 months prior to submission

All clinicians are required to clock in and out at the facility