Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a charge relief position requiring 2+ years ER/triage experience and NIHSS certification.

Acute care setting in a 18-bed Emergency Department including 4 trauma bays, all private rooms.

Not a designated trauma center or stroke center, with interventional Cath Lab available for STEMIs Monday-Friday 8a-5p.

2 fast track rooms and a triage area available, with traveler eligibility for triage after passing a triage test.

Hold patients are intermixed within the department.

1 room designated for psych patients, not true seclusion.

Security present with weapon detectors at public entrances.

Approximately 67 patient visits per day.

Nurse to patient ratios of 4:1 and 5:1 depending on area.

Common diagnoses include R/O CP, abdominal/pelvic pain, DM, HTN, COPD, and minor injuries.

RNs expected to titrate drips and manage set rate cardiac gtts.

1 ED physician on-site 24/7 with a second physician 12p-10p; no mid-levels.

Charge nurses assist with patient care during slower hours or call-ins; House Supervisor available 24/7.

Techs and medics support with rooming, vitals, blood sugar checks, IV starts, blood draws, EKGs, splints, dressing changes, and I/O caths.

RT available 24/7 for breathing treatments, ABGs, BiPAPs, and vents; RNs administer inhalers to hold patients.

Unmanned central cardiac monitors (Nihon Kohden) with RNs responsible for strip interpretation; CICU monitor tech also watches department monitors.

X-ray and CT located adjacent to the department; staff assistance requested for larger patient transport at night.

RNs responsible for phlebotomy along with techs and medics.

Varied shift schedule including 7a-7p, 11a-11p, and 3p-3a shifts, 3x12-hour shifts per week.

Schedule created 4-6 weeks in advance by coordinator or director; no block scheduling.

Weekend rotation every 3rd weekend (Sat/Sun for days, Fri/Sat for nights).

No on-call requirements.

Routine floating required within the ER, excluding the ER overflow unit.

MEDITECH EMR used.

Hours per week: 36.

Hours per shift: 12.

Active RN license (Indiana or Compact) required.

Minimum 2 years of ER/Emergency Department experience required.

Triage experience required.

Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), and NIHSS (AHA).

BSN not required.

Candidates who worked in a permanent capacity at the facility within the last 6 months will not be considered.

This is a charge relief position.

Department includes Emergency Services with varied acuity and trauma bays.

RNs wear navy or royal blue scrubs.

Holiday coverage may be required based on department need.

One 12-hour shift provided for department orientation.

No hall beds used in this department.

First-time travelers may be considered if they meet experience requirements.