Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department/Observation position requiring a CO or compact RN license and at least 2 years of ED experience.

• Active CO or compact RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, and NIHSS (AHA for BLS/ACLS)
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

• Work in the Emergency Department/Observation unit of an acute care hospital
• Treats 10+ patients per day with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Common diagnoses include abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, injury, and extremity pain
• Manages common drips including cardiac, antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, and sedation/analgesia medications
• Separate psych/seclusion rooms available with 24/7 in-house security
• RT is available 24/7 in the ER and manages vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow equipment
• Both phlebotomy and RN staff perform lab draws
• X-Ray/CT availability and transport are shift dependent
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• Night shift schedule with self-scheduling and block scheduling options
• Minimum of 6 weekend shifts required per six-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Call or standby requirements determined by nurse manager
• First priority to float, with potential to float within Zone 1 during extreme need
• 12-hour shifts over a 13-week assignment
• Provide emergency and observation nursing care across a variety of acute presentations
• Charge nurse role is included in staffing and does take patient assignments
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Unit and department-specific orientation details assigned during orientation week
• Clinicians must be in-state for orientation week, though initial training modules may be completed remotely
• Clinical team interview required, with offers extended on behalf of the facility upon selection
• Candidates must not have been directly employed by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year
• Float radius policy applies, requiring travelers to secure housing that allows them to float within their assigned zone
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, or 3 shifts for shorter assignments

• 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