Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Dodge City, KS

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Dodge City, KS
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room

Location

Dodge City, KS | Emergency Department

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a mixed-acuity Emergency Department treating an average of 30 patients per day, with common diagnoses including abdominal pain, diabetes, NSTEMI, pneumonia, stroke, and hypertension
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 based on acuity, including management of ER holds intermixed within the department
• Independently read and interpret telemetry strips; no monitor technician is on unit
• Perform Point of Care lab testing following facility training
• Collaborate with support staff including unit techs who assist with triage, unit secretary duties, and floor support; Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 for breathing treatments and ABGs
• Float throughout the regional zone's Emergency Departments as assigned, covering a 60-mile radius from the zone's city center

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Kansas (or compact license eligibility)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; a valid driver's license must be submitted
• Clinicians must be present in-state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Ability to obtain housing that supports floating throughout the full 60-mile regional zone

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience, particularly in emergency or fast-paced acute care settings
• Experience with Accredited Chest Pain Center and Stroke facility protocols
• Familiarity with standard emergency drip medications and cardiac monitoring

Why Join Us

• Work in a supportive ED environment with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy coverage and dedicated tech support for triage and floor assistance
• Gain diverse clinical exposure through regional floating across multiple Emergency Departments within the zone