Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Housing Allowance

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Free Online CEUs

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an Emergency Room RN for a busy Level 3 trauma center in New York. Requires active NY licensure and recent Epic experience.

The role features 12-hour evening shifts (3:00 PM–3:30 AM) in a high-volume department with 29 ED beds and 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio. Share responsibilities include starting IVs, EKGs, and administering respiratory treatments, with travel experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active NY RN license required or proof of pending application.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required (TNCC active or class enrollment prior to start).
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; minimum 1 year ER specialty experience required.
• Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years required.
• Charge RN experience preferred.
• Prior travel experience preferred.
• Must be comfortable starting IVs, performing EKGs, and administering respiratory treatments.

Responsibilities

• Level 3 trauma ED with 29 beds, 4 behavioral health beds, and 7 Fast Track beds, can swing to ER capacity.
• Adult and pediatric patients, neonate to geriatric.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:5, sometimes higher in a busy community setting.
• Rotating 12-hour evening shift from 3:00 PM to 3:30 AM.
• Minimum of every other weekend required; no block scheduling.
• Holiday coverage required; no call responsibilities.
• No floating required.
• Uses Philips MP40 monitors, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis system.
• Epic EMR used for documentation.
• May handle boarded, psychiatric, and COVID patients within general assignment.
• Nurses manage their own drips prepared by pharmacy; can perform labs and IV starts.
• Respiratory and anesthesia support available 24/7; ventilators managed by RT.
• AP physicians staffed on unit, typically 3 staggered 8a-11p.
• Orientation 20-24 hours depending on contract; bi-weekly Monday start dates.
• Strict dress code: navy blue or white scrubs, closed-toe shoes, clean-shaven, no artificial nails.
• Zero tolerance for cell phones or earbuds while working.
• Public transportation not accessible; vehicle recommended; winter tires advised Nov-April.
• Local candidates within 50 miles acceptable; radius rate for 50-100 miles.

Skills

Active NY license

ER experience

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

TNCC

Starting IVs

EKG

Respiratory treatments

Charge RN experience

Travel experience

Tools

Epic EMR

Philips MP40

Alaris IV pumps

Pyxis

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an Emergency Room RN for a busy Level 3 trauma center, requiring active NY licensure and recent Epic experience.

Requirements

• Active NY RN license or proof of pending application required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required (TNCC must be active or proof of class enrollment prior to start)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Room specialty experience required
• Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years required
• Charge RN experience preferred
• Prior travel experience preferred
• Must be comfortable starting own IVs, performing EKGs, and administering respiratory treatments

Responsibilities

• Level 3 trauma Emergency Department with 29 ED beds, 4 Behavioral Health beds, and 7 Fast Track beds, all able to swing to ER capacity
• Adult and pediatric patient population ranging from neonate to geriatric
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5, sometimes higher depending on volume in a very busy community setting
• Rotating 12-hour evening shift from 3:00 PM to 3:30 AM
• Minimum of every other weekend required with no block scheduling
• Holiday coverage required, no call responsibilities
• No floating required
• Uses Philips MP40 monitors, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication system
• Epic EMR used for documentation
• May be responsible for boarded patients, psychiatric patients, and COVID patients within general assignment
• Nurses manage their own drips prepared by 24/7 pharmacy staff and can perform their own labs and IV starts
• Respiratory and anesthesia support available 24/7, with ventilators managed by respiratory therapy
• Advanced practice providers staffed on the unit, typically 3 staggered from 8a-11p
• Orientation is 20-24 hours depending on contract length, with bi-weekly Monday start dates
• Strict dress code: navy blue or white scrubs, closed-toe shoes, clean-shaven, no artificial nails
• Zero tolerance policy for cell phone or earbud use while working
• Public transportation is not accessible in the area; reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended, with all-season or snow tires advised November through April
• Local candidates accepted within 50 miles, with radius rate available for 50-100 miles

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-778203

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