Travel ER RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED
- Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Stayton, Oregon.

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/07/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traeler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a Level 4 traumaa center requrequiring ACLS, TNCC, and NIHSS, and BLS, and PALS orENPC certifications and at least 2 years of ER experience.

• Acute care Emergency Department setting in a Level 4 trauma center, not a STEMI or stroke receiving facility
• 7-bed ER expanding to 14 beds this fall
• Staffed with 3 RNs plus a charge nurse, with additional swing shift coverage at 9a, 11a, and 3p
• Approximately 60 patients treated per 24-hour period
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 for non-acute patients and 2:1 for resuscitations depending on acuity
• Treats a wide variety of cases including trauma, burns, car accidents, water rescue, general surgical, orthopedic injuries, OB patients, and GI bleeds with send-outs for STEMI and ERCP care
• Life flight available for transfers as needed
• Common drips include heparin, pressors, and blood products with limited ICU holds managed by ER RNs
• Separate triage area available, with travelers considered for triage duties if they have prior experience
• ER holds are intermixed within the department rather than in a separate holding area
• No separate psych or seclusion rooms as the facility only accepts voluntary psychiatric patients
• 24-hour physician coverage with additional mid-level providers from 11a-11p
• Charge nurse and house supervisor roles are staffed, with charge nurses taking patient assignments as needed and on nights
• Respiratory therapy is in-house 24/7 and handles ABGs and breathing treatments, though nurses may assist occasionally
• Nursing is responsible for performing all EKGs
• Monitor techs are present to watch telemetry (Mindray monitors) and notify RNs of changes, though RNs are responsible for strip interpretation
• X-Ray and CT imaging located directly next to the ED, with techs handling routine transport and RNs accompanying unstable patients
• RNs perform the majority of IV starts, with phlebotomy available as a resource
• Shifts run 7a-7p, 3x12-hour day shifts per week
• Scheduling is created by the manager, not self-scheduled, though shift blocks may be accommodated upon request
• Weekend rotation required on an every-other-weekend basis
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• No standby or on-call requirements historically for travelers
• Floating not required but desired if candidate has experience in another unit
• Uses EPIC EMR

• Active RN license (Oregon or Compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and TNCC
• NIHSS and PALS or ENPC required, interchangeable with ENPC for pediatric certification
• NIHSS may be completed within 30 days of start if not already held
• NRP desired but not required, and may be completed within 30 days of start via an onsite class
• BSN not required for this position
• Previous smaller hospital experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

• Provide direct emergency care across a wide range of trauma and acute medical cases
• Perform IV starts, EKGs, and telemetry strip interpretation as part of daily responsibilities
• Collaborate with in-house respiratory therapy, monitor techs, and imaging staff for patient care coordination
• Assist with ICU holds when ICU staff are unavailable to manage directly
• Unit-specific orientation includes approximately 2 shifts with an RN during the first week
• No specific scrub color required, solid colors or prints are acceptable
• Facility dress code requires no visible face tattoos during shift and natural hair colors only
• First-time travelers may be considered given adequate smaller hospital or ER experience

American Traveler Job  #P-747602. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Emergency Dept

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