Travel RN - Emergency Dept Job Lufkin area,Texas USA,Nursing

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a busy 24-bed Emergency Department requiring 2+ years of ED experience and TNCC certification.

Requirements

Active TX or Compact RN license required
Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC, and ENPC or PALS
Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
Must be proficient in reading ECG rhythms independently
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 employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

Acute care Emergency Department with 24 beds and 3 trauma bays
High-volume unit seeing 80-90 patients per day with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
Fast track and separate triage area available; travelers may occasionally be assigned to triage
ER holds are intermixed within the unit and cared for by ER RNs
Common diagnoses include trauma, stroke, sepsis, CHF, and cardiac events
Respiratory therapy manages ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow equipment
No telemetry monitor techs on unit; RNs must be able to read ECG rhythms independently
X-ray and CT located adjacent to the ED
Phlebotomy performed by techs or RNs
Uses Paragon EMR
Self-scheduling available across Day, Night, 9-9, 11-11, 1-1, and 3-3 shift options
12-hour shifts, evenings and nights, including 3p-3a or 7p-7a rotations
Weekend requirement every other weekend; holiday requirement every other holiday
No call or standby requirement
Floating required to units for which the nurse is qualified
Work alongside ED physicians, mid-levels, charge nurses, house supervisors, nurse aides, paramedics, and patient sitters
In-house security available on site
Navy scrub color required per dress code
Unit-specific orientation provided
Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered
First-time travelers may be considered for this position

Benefits

Job : P-765713

Open Positions: 2