Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Department position in Danville, VA, requiring 5+ years of ED experience and a VA or compact RN license.

Job Details

• Work setting is a 250-bed academic community hospital Emergency Department with 31 beds and 2 triage rooms,
• 7 of the 31 beds are designated for behavioral health or acute patients,
• Serves all ages including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations,
• Patient ratio is 1:4, with exceptions possible during high-volume periods or for patients requiring immediate care,
• Primary EHR is MedHost (ED); Meditech is used for admit holds (EMAR only) and behavioral health patients,
• Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM,
• 36 hours per week,
• Rotating weekends required,
• Floating required on an as-needed basis,
• No on-call requirements,
• 13-week contract,

Job Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required,
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and PALS or ENPC; Handle with Care training available on-site,
• Minimum 5+ years of Emergency Department experience required,
• Candidates with both ICU and ED experience may also be considered,
• Social Security number required for consideration,
• Date of birth required for consideration,

Additional Information

• The facility is a designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center, accredited by the ACC and American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer,
• Consent to random on-site drug screening and completion of a Criminal Questionnaire/Consent Form are required,
• Candidate's permanent address must be 60 or more miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate,
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months,
• Candidates cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment,
• Travelers may wear any scrub color of their choice,
• Orientation is held bi-weekly on Tuesdays