Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high-acuity Emergency Department position in a Level II Trauma Center with a minimum of two years of critical care experience and Cerner EMR proficiency.

Details

• Work in a high-acuity Emergency Department with 71 beds at a Level II Trauma Center
• Patient population includes multisystem trauma, STEMI, stroke, CHF, COPD, GI, GU, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and psychiatric cases
• Patient ratios are 1:4 for ER, 1:5 for medical-surgical holds, and 1:3 for ICU holds
• Shift start times available: 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 11a-11p, 3p-3a with 12-hour shifts
• Weekend rotation required: every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month with block scheduling
• No floating required
• No on-call responsibility
• Cerner EMR is used and proficiency is required
• Utilizes Plum 360 IV pumps, Spacelabs monitors, and Omnicell medication dispensing
• Unit is supported by CNAs (1:12 ratio), a receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy staff until 0300, and an IV/VAT team

Requirements

• Active AL or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC, and Secure/CPI (JACHO-accepted) certifications
• At least 2 years of critical care experience (ICU or ER), with the most recent year in a Level II ER
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required
• Strong skills in trach and vent care, ICU drip and maintenance, chest tube, art line, CVL, PICC, midline, port, foley, splint/ortho device application, bipap/high flow, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Perm staff must wait 6 months after employment before being considered as a traveler
• Must live more than 60 miles from the facility

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome with at least 2 years of experience and required EMR and trauma exposure
• Holiday coverage required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per facility policy
• Orientation consists of 24 hours of classroom and 24 hours of unit-based training for new or returning travelers not onsite within the last year
• Scrub attire may be any solid color
• Free parking available in a parking garage
• No telemetry monitoring techs present on the unit
• Time off may be approved for up to 7 days, excluding blackout dates