Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Job Details

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of ED experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

12-hour night shift, 7p-7a, 36 hours per week
Emergency Department in a 457-bed Trauma Level III teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence designations
RN to patient ratio of 1:5 max, acuity dependent
Treats trauma patients including GSW, stabbing, MVA, falls, stroke, heart failure, chest pain, fluid resuscitation/blood products, COPD, cardiac cath pre, ETOH/CIWA, IVDA, mental health, respiratory illness, GI disorders, liver failure, and AKI/CKD
EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell med dispensing, and Phillips monitors used
Every other weekend rotation required
No on-call requirements
Required to float within Region 1 including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, any Freestanding ED within Region, Lake Norman, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, LCH)

Active RN license (NC or compact) required
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI certifications required
TNCC certification preferred
Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
Trauma and stroke experience required
Skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, conscious sedation, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management, critical care drips, and blood administration required
EPIC EMR experience required
Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Support team includes CNAs, receptionist/HUC, 24/7 charge nurse, IV/VAT team, 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 hospitalist, and ED physicians
Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
Travelers required to work 75% of holidays
Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with time added to the end of the contract if contracted hours are not met
Navy scrub color required
Free parking available
First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position