Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 4 trauma Emergency Department position requiring ACLS, BLS, ENPC/PALS, and TNCC certifications along with active AZ or compact RN licensure.

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and either ENPC or PALS certification required
• TNCC certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• Conscious sedation experience required
• Strong critical thinking skills and AMI management experience required
• 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

• 13-week assignment in a 24-bed Level 4 trauma Emergency Department with 4 critical rooms
• Uses Cerner EMR for charting
• Treats 80-110 patients per day with common diagnoses including chest pain, abdominal pain, minor trauma, and respiratory distress
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4 for general ED and 1:1 or 1:2 for ICU-level ED patients
• Uses an intake model for lower acuity patients with flexible RN to patient ratios
• Separate triage area available, with travelers who demonstrate triage competency permitted to triage
• ED holds are managed within the unit by ED staff
• Two well-equipped psych/seclusion rooms available
• Security staffed 24/7 with one officer in the ED and one roving campus-wide
• 1 MD on-site 24/7 with 1-2 mid-level providers during peak hours
• Charge nurse and house supervisor on-site 24/7; charge nurse does not typically take an assignment
• ED techs staffed at a 1:10-12 ratio performing IV starts, phlebotomy, splinting, wound care, and transport
• One paramedic staffed daily from  in the intake area with expanded scope including medication administration and discharge
• Respiratory therapy responds to the ED for intubation, vent setup, BiPap, Vapotherm, and ABGs; RNs troubleshoot equipment and start treatments when urgent
• All beds have telemetry monitoring capability and RNs read their own strips
• Portable X-ray/CT available with Radiology adjacent to the ED
• Lab draws performed by both phlebotomy and RNs depending on the situation
• Evening and night shifts offered, including 12-hour mids (3pm-3am)
• Every other weekend required (Saturday/Sunday days, Friday/Saturday nights)
• One on-call shift required per 28-day schedule
• Floating required between East and West ED locations, generally prescheduled
• Block scheduling available, limited to no more than 4 consecutive shifts
• Self-scheduling is not offered
• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Level 4 trauma Emergency Department
• Collaborate with ED techs, paramedics, respiratory therapy, and mid-level providers as part of the care team
• Troubleshoot respiratory equipment and coordinate with RT for ventilator, BiPap, and ABG needs
• Required to work some major holidays including July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
• Unit orientation includes two days of hospital orientation followed by one 12-hour shift with a mentor at both the East and West ED locations
• Scrub color/dress code is navy blue Dignity scrubs
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel position
• Candidates with recent direct employment history at facilities affiliated with this health system within the past year will not be considered

• 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