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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a high-acuity Level II Trauma center, requiring TNCC and at least 2 years of critical care experience.
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Work in a 71-bed Emergency Department functioning at a Level I capacity while designated as a Level II Trauma center
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Patient population includes multi-system trauma, STEMI, stroke, CHF, COPD, GI, GU, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and psychiatric cases
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Patient ratios: 1:4 (ER), 1:5 (MS holds), 1:3 (ICU holds)
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CNA support at a 1:12 ratio, with a receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy (until 0300), IV/VAT team, and hospitalist available on the unit
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EMR: Cerner; IV pumps: Plum 360; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Spacelabs
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12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM start), 36 hours per week with potential for 48
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Available shift times: 7a–7p, 7p–7a, 11a–11p, 3p–3a on a 4-week schedule cycle
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Weekend rotation required: every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month on a block schedule
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No floating required
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No on-call requirements
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Active AL or Compact RN license required
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and Secure/CPI (nationally recognized/JCAHO accepted)
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Minimum 2 years of critical care experience (ICU, ER, or MS hold) with the most recent year in a Level II or higher ER
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Level II Trauma or higher experience required
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Cerner or Epic EMR experience required for first-time travelers; preferred for experienced travelers
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Proficiency with: trach care, vent care, ICU drip management, chest tubes, art lines, CVL, PICC, midline, port, Foley catheter, splint/ortho device application, BiPAP/high-flow oxygen, and continuous bladder irrigation
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1 professional reference from a charge nurse or above from the past 12 months required for consideration
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DOB (day and month) and full SSN required for consideration
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Copy of all certifications required for consideration
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Provide emergency nursing care to a high-acuity patient population across trauma, medical, and specialty case types
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First-time travelers are welcome with at least 2 years of experience, Cerner or Epic proficiency, and Level II Trauma or higher background
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New-to-facility travelers and return travelers absent for 1 or more years will complete 24 hours of classroom orientation plus 24 hours of on-unit orientation; rehire orientation varies based on last date worked
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Holiday coverage is required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy; specific dates are not contractually guaranteed off prior to arrival
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Facility-specific blackout dates apply and change yearly — candidates should be aware of RTO restrictions around major holidays and select weekends throughout the year
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Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved, excluding blackout dates
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Scrubs: any solid color
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Parking is available in an on-site parking garage
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Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler
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An interview (via SimpliFi) is required — this facility does not use auto offers
