Travel RN - Emergency Dept Job Arvada area,Colorado USA,Nursing

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a CO or compact RN license, ACLS, BLS, ENPC, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications, and night shift availability.

Requirements

Active CO or Compact RN license required
Minimum 2 years of recent ER experience required
Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), ENPC, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC
Ability to be self-directed and manage patients independently
Driver's license copy must be submitted for consideration
Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

13-week assignment in a fast-paced urgent care/ER setting with 12 beds/trauma bays
Treats approximately 25 patients per day with common diagnoses including chest pain, respiratory issues, dehydration, ortho injuries, stroke rule-outs, lacerations, and GI complaints
Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4
Night shift schedule, 6:45pm-6:45am, every other weekend
12-hour shifts with self-scheduling, subject to manager adjustments to balance coverage
Floating to sister EUC facilities required as needed
Uses EPIC EMR
No separate triage area; RNs triage their own patients
One psych/seclusion room available
No in-house security, RT, or phlebotomy support; RNs manage ventilators, CPAP, heated high flow, and draw their own labs
On-site X-ray/CT available, no patient transport team
No call or standby requirements
Responsible for independent patient management including triage, phlebotomy, and respiratory equipment monitoring (vents, CPAP, heated high flow)
Will train in Point of Care Lab functions during orientation
One ED attending physician staffed 24/7
Monitor techs are not present; RNs must interpret their own telemetry strips (Philips monitors)
Navy scrub dress code required
Unit-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts, with a full week of orientation requiring in-state presence even if initial modules are completed remotely
Must be able to work Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
One summer and one winter holiday off is guaranteed
Weekend requirement is every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period
Candidates must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
For float positions, radius is measured from the city center of the float zone, and travelers are expected to float within their hired zone
Candidates must not have been directly employed by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year (PRN through outside firms is acceptable)
First-time travelers may be considered

Benefits

High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts