Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance with

401(k) Plan

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Generous Housing Allowance

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN with travel experience and a VA or compact RN license for a fast-paced ER requiring BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications. The role covers general ED care for adults and pediatrics in a Level I/II Trauma Center with 1:4 to 1:6 nurse-patient ratios, 3x12 or 4x12 shifts, and occasional weekends, holidays, and float coverage.

Travelers receive housing allowances and licensure reimbursements; open travel position with

Qualifications

• Must hold an active VA or Compact RN license at time of consideration.
• Minimum 3 years Emergency Department experience; 5 years preferred.
• Previous travel RN experience required.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC (AHA).
• CPI certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Epic charting system.

Responsibilities

• Work in a combined general Emergency Department serving adult and pediatric patients.
• Maintain patient ratios: 1:4, increasing to 1:6 for certain floor patients; 1:1 for Stroke, STEMI, and cardiac arrest.
• Shift pattern: 3x12 or 4x12 hour day shifts; every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage.
• Work in a Level I/II Trauma Center; provide emergency care across shock/trauma, cardiac monitoring, neuro and ortho cases.

Skills

Active VA license

Compact license

3+ years ED experience

Travel RN experience

Epic charting

EKG competency

CPI certification

Tools

Epic charting system

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN with prior travel experience and a VA or compact RN license for a fast-paced ER requiring BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications.

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license in hand at time of consideration, no exceptions
• Minimum of 3 years of Emergency Department experience required, 5 years preferred
• Previous travel RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC (American Heart Association only)
• CPI certification preferred
• Proficiency in Epic charting system required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs required
• Experience with arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, and BiPAP/CPAP management preferred
• Experience with ABG interpretation, ICP monitoring, neuro-trauma, and spinal cord injury care preferred
• Experience caring for ortho trauma, gunshot wounds, and traumatic amputations preferred
• Must pass EKG competency test with 80% or higher, single attempt with no remediation available

Responsibilities

• Work in a combined general Emergency Department serving adult and pediatric patients
• Typical patient ratio of 1:4, increasing to 1:6 when caring for Medical-Surgical hold patients
• Stroke, STEMI, and cardiac arrest patients require 1:1 care
• No psychiatric patients cared for in this unit
• Schedule consists of 3x12 or 4x12 hour day shifts
• Every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage required
• 48-hour contracts available with overtime billed after 48 hours
• Work in a Level I/II Trauma Center that is also STEMI and Stroke Certified
• Provide emergency care across shock/trauma, cardiac monitoring, neurological, and orthopedic cases
• Orientation includes up to three 12-hour shifts, with travelers given the option to complete orientation early
• Candidates with any license or background hits will not be considered, no exceptions
• Facility cannot accommodate PAPR fit testing
• 3 hours of pre-start modules required
• Local candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this RN position
• RTO requests reviewed and approved on a per-case basis

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

Job ID: P-785224

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