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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 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 requiring a valid MO or compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of ED experience, with night shift availability and every-other-weekend coverage.
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Night shift schedule: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (3x12-hour shifts), with potential for 2:45 PM – 3:15 AM shifts as needed
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Emergency Department with 26 beds and an average daily census of 97
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Patient population is adults and geriatrics, with approximately 40% of patients over age 60
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High admission rate with approximately 40% of patients being admitted
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Patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:4 each shift, including weekends
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Every-other-weekend coverage required
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ESI acuity mix: approximately 23% Level 1 & 2, with Level 4s at 6% and Level 5s rarely seen
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Designated Primary Stroke Center (TPA administration) and a top-tier heart hospital with Level 1 STEMI capability
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Cares for Level 3 trauma patients (no formal trauma certification)
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Specialized procedures include moderate/conscious sedation, chest tubes, intubations, central lines, and defibrillation/pacing
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Epic EMR experience required
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Valid MO state RN license required (compact license also accepted); must be in hand at time of consideration
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, STEMI, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
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Conscious sedation experience required
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Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience required
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Preferred certifications: TNCC, CPI, ENPC, SANE
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Triage and ventilator experience preferred
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Community hospital experience preferred
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Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
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First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
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Navy blue or grey scrubs required
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Former permanent employees of any BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
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Travelers may remain on assignment for a maximum of 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required
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RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
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13-week contract minimum; longer contract extensions may be available
