Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Cut Bank (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a critical access hospital setting in Montana. The role combines ER and inpatient MedSurg care, with a 20-bed unit and rotating shifts across days, mids, and nights.

Requirements include active MT/compact RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and a minimum of 2 years ER experience; MedSurg experience is a plus. Certifications like TNCC, STABLE, and NRP are preferred. RNs participate in codes and intubations as needed.

Qualifications

• Active MT or compact RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a CAH ER/MedSurg unit.

Skills

MT/Compact RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

STABLE

NRP

ER nursing

MedSurg nursing

IV starts

NG tube

Foley

Wound care

Wound vac

EKG/telemetry

Code/stroke protocols

Intubation

Tools

Cerner/Oracle EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Pyxis

Mindray monitors

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a critical access hospital, requiring MT or compact RN licensure and dual ER/MedSurg patient care responsibilities.

Requirements

• Active MT or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• TNCC, STABLE, and NRP certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• MedSurg experience preferred but not required
• Skills required include IV starts, NG tube insertion/maintenance, foley insertion, wound care and dressing changes, wound vac management, EKG/telemetry strip reading, and MI/STEMI/stroke protocol stabilization
• Must be comfortable assisting with intubations and managing code situations
• Professional references dated within one year required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Critical access hospital (CAH) setting with a combined ER and inpatient MedSurg unit
• 20 total beds with average inpatient census of 1.2 and approximately 9 ER patients per day
• Cares for all age groups, including rare low-acuity pediatric patients on the inpatient unit
• Common diagnoses include COPD exacerbation, diabetes, behavioral health, chest pain, URI, UTI, trauma, and stroke
• No dedicated ER RN role; nurses rotate between ER and MedSurg patients
• Patient ratio of 1:4 across ER and MedSurg, with 2 RNs per shift for days/nights and 1 midshift RN
• 1 CNA per shift supporting patient care, registration, and reception duties
• Occasional assignment to endoscopy recovery (1-2 times per month) for patients receiving propofol
• No on-site respiratory therapy; RNs perform updraft treatments, with vented or BiPAP patients transferred out
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7 with midlevel providers and paramedics in the ER
• Uses Cerner/Oracle EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Mindray monitors
• Floating limited to within the facility between units
• 12-hour variable shifts including Days (0545-1815), Mids (1200-0000), and Nights (1745-0615)
• Weekend rotation required with a minimum of 4 shifts per month
• No on-call requirements
• Schedule created at least 2 months in advance using self-scheduling with manager approval
• Provide direct patient care across both ER and MedSurg units, responding to codes or emergent situations as needed
• Charge nurse responsibilities rotate each shift among staff
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 3 shifts of floor orientation
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis throughout the year
• RTO requests of up to 7 days are typically approved
• Scrubs must be any solid, professional color
• Free on-site parking available
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork
• 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