Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a high-acuity Level II Trauma center, requiring TNCC and at least 2 years of critical care experience.

Details

• Work in a 71-bed Emergency Department functioning at a Level I capacity while designated as a Level II Trauma center
• Patient population includes multi-system trauma, STEMI, stroke, CHF, COPD, GI, GU, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and psychiatric cases
• Patient ratios: 1:4 (ER), 1:5 (MS holds), 1:3 (ICU holds)
• CNA support at a 1:12 ratio, with a receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy (until 0300), IV/VAT team, and hospitalist available on the unit
• EMR: Cerner; IV pumps: Plum 360; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Spacelabs
• 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM start), 36 hours per week with potential for 48
• Available shift times: 7a–7p, 7p–7a, 11a–11p, 3p–3a on a 4-week schedule cycle
• Weekend rotation required: every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month on a block schedule
• No floating required
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active AL or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and Secure/CPI (nationally recognized/JCAHO accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience (ICU, ER, or MS hold) with the most recent year in a Level II or higher ER
• Level II Trauma or higher experience required
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required for first-time travelers; preferred for experienced travelers
• Proficiency with: trach care, vent care, ICU drip management, chest tubes, art lines, CVL, PICC, midline, port, Foley catheter, splint/ortho device application, BiPAP/high-flow oxygen, and continuous bladder irrigation
• 1 professional reference from a charge nurse or above from the past 12 months required for consideration
• DOB (day and month) and full SSN required for consideration
• Copy of all certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care to a high-acuity patient population across trauma, medical, and specialty case types
• First-time travelers are welcome with at least 2 years of experience, Cerner or Epic proficiency, and Level II Trauma or higher background
• New-to-facility travelers and return travelers absent for 1 or more years will complete 24 hours of classroom orientation plus 24 hours of on-unit orientation; rehire orientation varies based on last date worked
• Holiday coverage is required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy; specific dates are not contractually guaranteed off prior to arrival
• Facility-specific blackout dates apply and change yearly — candidates should be aware of RTO restrictions around major holidays and select weekends throughout the year
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved, excluding blackout dates
• Scrubs: any solid color
• Parking is available in an on-site parking garage
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler
• An interview (via SimpliFi) is required — this facility does not use auto offers