Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance from day 1

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Level II Trauma Emergency Department in Colorado. The role requires at least 2 years of ER experience and active CO or Compact RN license.

You will work in a high-volume ED with Epic EMR, rotating 12-hour night shifts, and a traveling position requiring housing arrangements within Zone 1. Certifications ACLS/BLS/NIHSS/PALS/TNCC are expected, plus telemetry interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Active CO or Compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years ER experience
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC
• Must read telemetry strips independently
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Level II trauma ED
• RNs perform Point of Care testing and telemetry interpretation
• Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend/holiday
• Work with RTs, techs, and charge nurses
• Uses Epic EMR for documentation
• Floating within Zone 1 during extreme need
• No call or standby requirements
• Travelers must secure housing within Zone 1 as needed
• Must reside 60 miles from facility for eligibility

Skills

ER experience

Telemetry interpretation

Education

RN license (CO or Compact)

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

PALS

TNCC

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level II Trauma Emergency Department requiring at least 2 years of ER experience and multiple specialty certifications.

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC (AHA where applicable)
• Must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center emergency department
• Mixed ER holding area with no separate psych/seclusion rooms
• Average of 100 patients treated per day
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4-5 based on acuity
• Common diagnoses include abdominal pain, diabetes, NSTEMI, pneumonia, trauma, stroke, and hypertension
• RNs perform Point of Care lab testing and must independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 for breathing treatments and ABGs
• Techs support unit secretary duties, assist nurses on the floor, and assist with triage
• Charge nurse takes a patient assignment
• Uses Epic EMR
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend and every other holiday
• Floating required within Zone 1 (PEN, SFH, SFI, SMC, STM) only in cases of extreme need
• No call or standby requirement
• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume, Level II trauma emergency department
• Perform Point of Care lab testing as part of daily duties
• Work alongside RT, techs, and charge nurses who also take assignments
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility (or float zone city center) to be eligible for the position
• Travelers are expected to float throughout the full 60-mile Zone 1 as needed and are responsible for securing housing accordingly
• Must be in-state for orientation week even if initial modules are remote
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-associated facility (including CHI and Dignity) within the past year, though PRN work 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

Job ID: P-766217

Open Positions: 2