Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler

Cut Bank, Montana, United States

Position ID: P-776548

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Variable

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

$2,491.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a critical access hospital, requiring MT or compact RN licensure and dual ER/MedSurg patient care responsibilities.

Details

Critical access hospital (CAH) setting with a combined ER and inpatient MedSurg unit

20 total beds with average inpatient census of 1.2 and approximately 9 ER patients per day

Cares for all age groups, including rare low-acuity pediatric patients on the inpatient unit

Common diagnoses include COPD exacerbation, diabetes, behavioral health, chest pain, URI, UTI, trauma, and stroke

No dedicated ER RN role; nurses rotate between ER and MedSurg patients

Patient ratio of 1:4 across ER and MedSurg, with 2 RNs per shift for days/nights and 1 midshift RN

1 CNA per shift supporting patient care, registration, and reception duties

Occasional assignment to endoscopy recovery (1-2 times per month) for patients receiving propofol

No on-site respiratory therapy; RNs perform updraft treatments, with vented or BiPAP patients transferred out

Hospitalist coverage 24/7 with midlevel providers and paramedics in the ER

Uses Cerner/Oracle EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Mindray monitors

Floating limited to within the facility between units

12-hour variable shifts including Days (0545-1815), Mids (1200-0000), and Nights (1745-0615)

Weekend rotation required with a minimum of 4 shifts per month

No on-call requirements

Schedule created at least 2 months in advance using self-scheduling with manager approval

Requirements

Active MT or compact RN license required

BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required

TNCC, STABLE, and NRP certifications preferred

Minimum 2 years of ER experience required

MedSurg experience preferred but not required

Skills required include IV starts, NG tube insertion/maintenance, foley insertion, wound care and dressing changes, wound vac management, EKG/telemetry strip reading, and MI/STEMI/stroke protocol stabilization

Must be comfortable assisting with intubations and managing code situations

Professional references dated within one year required for consideration

Additional Information

Provide direct patient care across both ER and MedSurg units, responding to codes or emergent situations as needed

Charge nurse responsibilities rotate each shift among staff

Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 3 shifts of floor orientation

Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis throughout the year

RTO requests of up to 7 days are typically approved

Scrubs must be any solid, professional color

Free on-site parking available

Unit culture emphasizes teamwork

First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12