Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; 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/Observation position in Colorado Springs. This role requires a CO or compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of ED experience.

Responsibilities include working in the ED/Observation unit, handling 10+ patients daily with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, and managing cardiac, hypertensive, antiarrhythmic drips, plus sedation/analgesia. EPIC EMR experience is preferred; night shifts with self- and block scheduling apply.

Qualifications

• Active CO or compact RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN ED experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Emergency Department/Observation unit.
• Treats 10+ patients per day with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4.
• Manage drips including cardiac, antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, and sedation/analgesia medications.
• RT available 24/7 in ER and manages vents and respiratory support.
• X-Ray/CT availability and transport are shift dependent.
• Provide emergency and observation nursing care across a variety of acute presentations.
• Charge nurse role is included in staffing and does take patient assignments.

Skills

CO license

2+ years ED experience

RN

Night shift readiness

Communication skills

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department/Observation position requiring a CO or compact RN license and at least 2 years of ED experience.

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, and NIHSS (AHA for BLS/ACLS)
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Responsibilities

• Work in the Emergency Department/Observation unit of an acute care hospital
• Treats 10+ patients per day with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Common diagnoses include abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, injury, and extremity pain
• Manages common drips including cardiac, antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, and sedation/analgesia medications
• Separate psych/seclusion rooms available with 24/7 in-house security
• RT is available 24/7 in the ER and manages vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow equipment
• Both phlebotomy and RN staff perform lab draws
• X-Ray/CT availability and transport are shift dependent
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• Night shift schedule with self-scheduling and block scheduling options
• Minimum of 6 weekend shifts required per six-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Call or standby requirements determined by nurse manager
• First priority to float, with potential to float within Zone 1 during extreme need
• 12-hour shifts over a 13-week assignment
• Provide emergency and observation nursing care across a variety of acute presentations
• Charge nurse role is included in staffing and does take patient assignments
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Unit and department-specific orientation details assigned during orientation week
• Clinicians must be in-state for orientation week, though initial training modules may be completed remotely
• Clinical team interview required, with offers extended on behalf of the facility upon selection
• Candidates must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year
• Float radius policy applies, requiring travelers to secure housing that allows them to float within their assigned zone
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, or 3 shifts for shorter assignments

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