Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a TN or compact license and 2+ years of ED experience in a busy Level II trauma center.

• Active TN or Compact RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS (AHA), PALS, and TNCC
• Active certifications must be in hand; pending certifications not accepted
• BSN not required for this position
• 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
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

• Acute care setting in a Level II trauma center and stroke center with interventional capability, chest pain center, and STEMI center
• 30-bed ER with 4 trauma bays and a 12-bed Fast Track area
• Separate triage area (travelers not used for triage) and one seclusion room for psych patients
• Treats approximately 90-100 patients per day with a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Common diagnoses include chest pain, stroke, shortness of breath, and sepsis
• Administers drips such as pressors, Heparin, and sedation
• 24/7 in-house security stationed in the ER
• ED CT and X-Ray available onsite with transport support
• RNs draw their own labs and read their own telemetry strips (GE monitors, central monitoring)
• Respiratory therapy equipment present in ED; RNs troubleshoot and notify RT as needed
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling with manager oversight and block scheduling based on unit needs
• Pre-assigned holiday coverage required
• Floating required between EDs within the system
• Call/standby required, with travelers placed last in rotation
• Provide emergency nursing care across a high-volume ED treating chest pain, stroke, respiratory, and sepsis patients
• Work alongside ED physicians and mid-levels, with no less than 3 providers staffed at a time
• Charge nurse present on each shift and may take an assignment if needed
• Support from PCTs and medics on each shift
• 3 shifts of unit-specific orientation required in addition to standard education requirements
• Navy blue scrubs required per facility dress code (Common Spirit logo)
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

• 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

Job : P-768730

Open Positions: 6