Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.

City of Plattsburgh (NY)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 103,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Medical Insurance

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN with a NY RN license and Epic experience for a Level 3 trauma center. The role requires active NY RN license, NY-scholar certifications, and Epic experience within the past 2 years.

The position involves a 12-hour evening shift schedule (3:00 PM–3:30 AM), 36 hours per week, and travel accommodations with housing and licensure reimbursements. Local candidates welcome.

Qualifications

Active NY RN license or proof of application required at time of consideration.
Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC.
TNCC must be active or proof of enrollment prior to start.

Responsibilities

Work in a 29-bed ED with a 4-bed Behavioral Health unit and 7-bed Fast Track, all capable of swinging to ER beds.
Treat adult and pediatric patients in a Level 3 trauma center.
Maintain nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5; shifts may vary with volume.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

TNCC

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN with a NY RN license and Epic experience for a Level 3 trauma center.

Requirements

Active NY RN license, or proof of application with applied date, required at time of consideration
Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC
TNCC must be active or proof of enrollment provided prior to start
Minimum 1 year of clinical experience required
Minimum 1 year of specialty experience in Emergency Room required
Epic experience within the past 2 years required
Charge experience preferred
Prior travel experience preferred

Responsibilities

Work in a 29-bed ED with a 4-bed Behavioral Health unit and 7-bed Fast Track, all capable of swinging to ER beds
Level 3 trauma center treating adult and pediatric patients ranging from neonate to geriatric
Nurse to patient ratio of 1:5, with ratios occasionally higher depending on patient volume
12-hour evening shift schedule, 3:00 PM to 3:30 AM, 36 hours per week
Rotating shift schedule with shift options including 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 11a-11p, and 3p-3a
Weekend requirements include at least every other weekend
No on-call requirements
No floating required
Charge nurse responsibilities required
Uses Epic documentation system and Pyxis medication system
Uses Philips MP40 monitors and Alaris IV pumps
Respiratory therapy and anesthesia support available 24/7
Nurses manage their own IV starts, EKGs, and respiratory treatments
May be responsible for boarded patients including medical/surgical, long-term care, psychiatric, and patients awaiting admission or outsourcing
Nurses manage drips prepared by 24/7 pharmacy staff and start their own IVs, with IV therapy support available during certain hours for difficult starts
Nurses perform their own EKGs, with CA II staff trained to assist as needed
Respiratory treatments are administered by nursing staff
Advanced practice providers are typically staffed on the unit from 8a-11p in staggered shifts
CNA/PCT and unit clerk support staffed each shift, along with crisis clinicians from 7a-11p
Orientation is 20 hours for short contracts and 24 hours for 13-week contracts
Dress code requires navy blue or white scrubs, closed-toe shoes, clean-shaven facial hair, and no artificial nails
Strict zero-tolerance policy for cell phone or earbud use while working
Holiday coverage required
No block scheduling available under any circumstances
Public transportation is not accessible in the area; reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended
All-season or snow tires recommended for vehicles during November through April
Local candidates accepted
Radius-based pay tiers apply based on direct-line mileage from the facility