Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department assignment in Colorado. Requires CO or compact RN license, ACLS, BLS, ENPC, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, and night shift availability. 13-week assignment, EPIC EMR, 12-bed ED.

You will manage about 25 patients per day with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, and may self-schedule shifts; there is potential to float to sister facilities. Must reside within a reasonable distance and be able to work Thanksgiving and holidays.

Qualifications

• Active CO or Compact RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent ER experience.
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, ENPC, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC.
• Ability to be self-directed and manage patients independently.
• Driver's license copy must be submitted for consideration.
• Two professional references: one supervisor (last 12 months) and one peer/supervisor (last 3 years) with dates of employment and rehire eligibility.

Responsibilities

• 13-week assignment in a fast-paced urgent care/ER with 12 beds/trauma bays.
• Treats approximately 25 patients per day with chest pain, respiratory issues, dehydration, ortho injuries, stroke rule-outs, lacerations, GI complaints.
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4.
• Night shift schedule, 6:45pm–6:45am, every other weekend.
• 12-hour shifts with self-scheduling; manager may adjust to balance coverage.
• Floating to sister EUC facilities as needed.
• Uses EPIC EMR.
• RNs triage their own patients; no separate triage area.

Skills

ER experience

RN license CO/Compact

ACLS

BLS

ENPC

NIHSS

PALS

TNCC

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a CO or compact RN license, ACLS, BLS, ENPC, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications, and night shift availability.

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ER experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), ENPC, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC
• Ability to be self-directed and manage patients independently
• Driver's license copy must be submitted for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• 13-week assignment in a fast-paced urgent care/ER setting with 12 beds/trauma bays
• Treats approximately 25 patients per day with common diagnoses including chest pain, respiratory issues, dehydration, ortho injuries, stroke rule-outs, lacerations, and GI complaints
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift schedule, 6:45pm-6:45am, every other weekend
• 12-hour shifts with self-scheduling, subject to manager adjustments to balance coverage
• Floating to sister EUC facilities required as needed
• Uses EPIC EMR
• No separate triage area; RNs triage their own patients
• One psych/seclusion room available
• No in-house security, RT, or phlebotomy support; RNs manage ventilators, CPAP, heated high flow, and draw their own labs
• On-site X-ray/CT available, no patient transport team
• No call or standby requirements
• Responsible for independent patient management including triage, phlebotomy, and respiratory equipment monitoring (vents, CPAP, heated high flow)
• Will train in Point of Care Lab functions during orientation
• One ED attending physician staffed 24/7
• Monitor techs are not present; RNs must interpret their own telemetry strips (Philips monitors)
• Navy scrub dress code required
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts, with a full week of orientation requiring in-state presence even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Must be able to work Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
• One summer and one winter holiday off is guaranteed
• Weekend requirement is every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period
• Candidates must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
• For float positions, radius is measured from the city center of the float zone, and travelers are expected to float within their hired zone
• Candidates must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year (PRN through outside firms is acceptable)
• First-time travelers may be considered

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts