Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Insurance: Medical

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN for an Emergency Department position in Texas, with Level II/III trauma experience and TNCC/ENPC or PALS certification. The role is a 13-week assignment on the night shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) in a 16-bed ED handling Stroke, STEMI, Sepsis, and Trauma patients.

Requirements include an active Texas (or Compact) RN license, 1+ year ED experience, Level II/III trauma, and certifications TNCC/ENPC or PALS, ACLS, BLS, CPI. CEN/TCRN are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Texas or Compact)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Emergency Department experience
• Level II or Level III trauma experience
• Certifications: TNCC, ENPC or PALS, ACLS, BLS, CPI

Responsibilities

• Work in a 16-bed Emergency Department with 8 hall chairs
• Care for Stroke, STEMI, Sepsis and Trauma cases across ESI 1-5
• Perform patient assessments, documentation, medication administration, wound care, splinting, IV insertion, urine collection, lab draws
• Night shift 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• 13-week assignment length
• EMR: Meditech with vital signs flowing into chart

Skills

Emergency Department experience

Trauma experience

RN licensure

Certifications: TNCC ENPC PALS ACLS BL

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN for an Emergency Department position requiring Level II/III trauma experience and TNCC, ENPC or PALS certification.

Requirements

• Active RN license (Texas or Compact) currently in hand
• Minimum 1 year of recent Emergency Department experience required
• Level II or Level III trauma experience required
• Required certifications: TNCC, ENPC or PALS, ACLS, BLS, and CPI
• CEN, TCRN certifications preferred
• Greater than 2 years of ED experience preferred
• Skilled in assessments, documentation, medication administration, wound care, splinting, IV insertion, urine collection, and lab draws
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Responsibilities

• Work in a 16-bed Emergency Department with 8 hall chairs
• Unit is transitioning from a Level IV to a Level II trauma center
• Staffing includes charge nurse, triage nurse, 4-5 staff nurses, unit secretary, and 1-2 techs per shift
• Patient ratio of 1:4 with low acuity ESI 4 & 5 patients, may take up to 6
• Care provided for patients across ESI 1 through 5, including Stroke, STEMI, Sepsis and Trauma cases
• Uses Cardiac Monitors, Baxter IV pumps, HP monitors, and Tonopen equipment
• Charts in Meditech EMR with vital signs flowing directly into the chart
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 13-week assignment length
• Perform patient assessments, documentation, medication administration, wound care, splinting, IV insertion, urine collection, and lab draws
• Provide timely care for Stroke, STEMI, Sepsis and Trauma patients
• Mandatory shift huddle attendance at 7am and 7pm unless providing critical patient care
• Mandatory EMTALA training required
• Dress code includes Royal Blue scrubs preferred, with team jersey attire encouraged on Sundays for seasonal team spirit
• Compassion, urgency, and teamwork are emphasized as core values on this unit
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates will not be considered
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

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-744972

Open Positions: 1