Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department position requiring ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license or confirmation that the licensure process has been initiated
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC
• ENPC and NRP certifications are a bonus but not required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• At least 1 prior travel assignment preferred
• SANE RN experience preferred
• Experience at a teaching hospital with residents preferred
• Proficiency with vasopressor and cardiac drip titration required
• Must be able to recognize and act on life-threatening cardiac rhythms
• Must pass a negative drug screen for all panels as OSF is a Drug-Free Campus

Responsibilities

• Level 1 Trauma, STEMI-receiving, and Stroke Center Emergency Department in an acute care hospital setting
• Includes a Peds ER with 23 beds and no separate trauma bays
• Cares for a wide range of patients from newborns to elderly, including critically ill, trauma, stroke, and cardiac patients
• Level 1/2 trauma patients are managed by a specialized trauma team; travelers may care for stabilized trauma patients once transferred to a pod
• Average daily ED volume of approximately 233 patients (189 adults, 44 pediatric)
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4, or 1:5 in low-acuity vertical care areas
• Utilizes EPIC EMR system
• Evening shift schedule, 1p-1a, 12-hour shifts
• 36 guaranteed hours per week with 12 non-billable orientation hours
• Scheduling is managed by the scheduling manager; travelers do not self-schedule but may submit time-off requests
• ED techs support nursing staff at a 9:1 ratio, assisting with EKGs and vitals
• Respiratory therapists assist with ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow equipment, though RNs perform breathing treatments and ABGs
• Tele monitor techs are present, but nurses must be able to interpret and act on cardiac rhythms using Phillips monitors
• Radiology or transport staff handle patient transport to X-ray or CT
• Nurses and techs typically draw labs, with phlebotomy assisting for boarder patients
• Work alongside ED attendings, residents, charge nurses, and house supervisors on each shift
• Two charge nurses and two house supervisors are present per shift; charge nurses typically do not carry a full patient assignment
• Provide direct patient care including breathing treatments, ABGs, and EKGs with a goal turnaround of 10 minutes
• Local rate applies for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius rule restricts eligibility for this position
• COVID vaccination is not required for consideration
• Cancellation policy allows up to 12 hours per 13-week assignment without penalty

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

Job : P-762840

Open Positions: 1