Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room; ER​/Trauma - in Charlotte North, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma

Location: Charlotte North, NC

Agency: Talent Burst, Inc.

Pay: $1,873 to $1,945 per week

Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

JOB DESCRIPTION

RN - ED

• 337 licensed beds
• No Trauma Designation
• Not a Teaching Hospital
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center
• Radius rule:
  Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

Unit Information:

• Beds: 43
• 8 Clinical Decision beds – Behavioral Health (not locked)
• 4 additional on opposite side used for admins from FSED or holding patients
• Average Census: 145 patients on average per day
• Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 years of ED exp
• Will you accept a first-time traveler? No

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• General ED Population – Trauma stabilization to ship out, Respiratory illness, Stroke, Behavioral Health, Acute MI, Uncontrollable Diabetes, Minor trauma, etc.
• Ages served – Pediatric to Geriatric
• 25-30% Admission rate

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:3-4, based on acuity
• CNA: will serve as Unit Coordinator and assisting RN with patient cares, ratios varies

Required License, National Certification, Certs:

• RN: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI (required)
• TNCC (preferred)

Skills required:

• General ED Skillset:
  Cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drips, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, conscious sedation

Support within the Department:

• HCT/Unit Sec – 1:8-10
• Paramedic
• Charge nurse – free floating
• Patient Safety Attendants
• Pharmacist dedicated to ED – 7a to 11p
• Social Worker
• Scheduler
• RT 24/7
• ED Physicians + APP;
  Geriatric APP
• Hospitalist, 24/7
• Intensivist, 24/7

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pump:
  Alaris
• Med dispensing:
  Omnicell
• Monitors:
  Phillips
• Rover Communication;
  Panda Infant Warmer, LUCAS

Floating:

• Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable
• Region 2 - Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, any Freestanding ED within Region, Central Division (CMC Main + CMC Mercy + Levine Children's Hospital)
• If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)

Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO
• 2 days departmental

Other notes:

• Scrub Color:
  Navy Blue
• Parking:
  Free
• Culture:
  Welcoming, Helpful, Busy

12hr Night Shift - 36

7p-7a Night

On Call, Call Back Requirements:
None

Weekend Rotation: EOW

Holiday Requirements:
Travelers will work 75% of holidays

Floating Requirements:
Region 2 - Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, Central Division (CMC Main + CMC Mercy + Levine Children's Hospital)

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Talent Burst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.