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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 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 Level II Trauma Center in Montgomery, AL, requiring a minimum of 2 years of critical care experience and Cerner or Epic proficiency.
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71-bed Emergency Department at a 522-bed, Level II Trauma Center that functions at a Level I acuity level, also designated as a Primary Stroke Center and Level III NICU facility
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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), with CNA support at 1:12
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12-hour shifts available across multiple start times: 7a–7p, 7p–7a, 11a–11p, and 3p–3a, with a 4-week scheduling cycle
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36 hours per week standard, with 48 hours available
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Every-other-weekend rotation, or approximately 4 weekend days per month on a block schedule
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No floating required and no on-call responsibilities
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EMR: Cerner (required); IV pumps: Plum 360; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Spacelabs
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Unit support includes charge nurse, CNA, receptionist/HUC, phlebotomy (until 3:00 AM), IV/VAT team, and hospitalist coverage
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Active RN license in Alabama or a Compact state required (AL or Compact RN license must be in hand)
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and Secure/CPI (nationally recognized/JACHO accepted)
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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First-time travelers must have at least 2 years of RN experience, Cerner or Epic experience, and Level II Trauma or higher experience
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Experienced travelers must have at least 2 years of critical care experience (ICU or ED), with the most recent year in a Level II ED and Cerner or Epic experience
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Proficiency with: trach care, vent care, ICU drip management, chest tube, arterial line, CVL, PICC, midline, port access, Foley catheter, splint/ortho device application, BiPAP/high-flow oxygen, and continuous bladder irrigation
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One reference from a charge nurse or above from the past 12 months required for consideration
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SSN, DOB (day and month), and copies of certifications required for consideration
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Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler
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New-to-facility travelers and return travelers absent for 1+ years will complete 24 hours of classroom orientation followed by 24 hours of on-unit orientation; rehire orientation length depends on time since last assignment
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One major and one minor seasonal holiday coverage required per policy; specific holiday scheduling is not contractually guaranteed prior to arrival
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Pre-approved RTO blackout dates apply throughout the contract period, including: MLK Jr. Day (1/19–20), Valentine's week (2/13–16), the entire month of March, Easter weekend (4/18–20), Mother's Day weekend (5/10–12), Memorial Day week (5/24–26), Father's Day weekend (6/14–16), Fourth of July (7/3–6), Labor Day weekend (8/30–9/1), Halloween week (10/30–11/2), Thanksgiving (11/26–30), and Christmas/New Year's (12/21–1/1)
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Up to 7 days of time off may be pre-approved, excluding blackout dates
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Any solid scrub color is acceptable
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Parking is available in an on-site parking garage
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This facility conducts interviews — candidates should be prepared for a SimpliFi interview prior to placement
