Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level III Trauma Emergency Department position requiring at least 2 years of ED experience and night shift availability.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Department of a 457-bed, Trauma Level III teaching hospital also designated as a Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence
• Patient population includes trauma cases (GSW, stabbings, MVA, falls), stroke, heart failure, chest pain, COPD, cardiac cath pre-op, ETOH/CIWA, IVDA, mental health, respiratory illnesses, GI disorders, liver failure, and AKI/CKD
• RN-to-patient ratio: 1:5 max, acuity dependent
• Common procedures include trauma care, stroke management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, conscious sedation, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management, critical care drips, and blood administration
• EMR: Epic
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities for travelers
• Floating may be required to facilities within Region 1, including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, freestanding EDs within the region, and Central Division facilities (CMC Main, Mercy, LCH)

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI
• TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Trauma and stroke experience required
• Skills required include cardiac rhythm interpretation, conscious sedation, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management, critical care drips, and blood administration
• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Departmental support includes CNAs, a Receptionist/HUC, a 24/7 charge nurse, an IV/VAT team, Respiratory Therapy (24/7), Hospitalists (24/7), and ED physicians
• Orientation includes facility NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of time off may be approved, excluding holidays; if contracted hours cannot be met, time may be added to the end of the contract
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available on-site
• Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered