Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Insurance: Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ER RN for a night shift contract in West Virginia. This role requires at least 2 years of ER experience and ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications, with travel nursing background preferred.

The position is in a Level I/II Trauma Center and Stroke Certified Facility, with 3x12 hour nights (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) and some weekend/holiday coverage. Flu vaccine is required; navy scrubs and other training are specified in the details.

Qualifications

• Active WV or Compact RN license required; pending licenses accepted.
• Minimum 2 years ER experience required.
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS (AHA-issued).
• Preferred certifications: NIHSS, NRP, and TNCC.
• Travel nursing experience required.
• Minimum 2 Manager and/or Charge Nurse references from the past 2 years required.
• SSN and DOB required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Work in a combined adult/pediatric general Emergency Department.
• Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (3x12 hours).
• Weekday schedule with some required weekend and holiday shifts.
• 1:4 patient ratio; blocked scheduling not guaranteed.
• Uses AllScripts/McKesson and Cerner charting systems.
• Provide emergency care across trauma, medical, and psychiatric cases.
• Responsible for triage, EKG interpretation, and management of dysrhythmias.
• Skilled in isolation precautions and proper PPE use.
• Navy blue scrubs required; flu vaccine required with exemptions considered.
• Non-billable Cerner training modules required prior to start.
• Orientation held every other Monday.
• First-time travelers not considered; previous travel experience required.
• Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from last permanent employment date before returning as a traveler.
• Current employees of Vandalia Health System not eligible for this travel contract.
• Local candidates not accepted.
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility; 75-100 miles considered case-by-case.

Skills

ER nursing experience

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Travel nursing experience

Trauma care

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

Tools

AllScripts/McKesson

Cerner

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a night shift contract requiring at least 2 years of ER experience and ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS (AHA-issued)
• Preferred certifications: NIHSS, NRP, and TNCC
• Previous travel experience required
• Minimum 2 Manager and/or Charge Nurse references from the past 2 years required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Skilled in managing trauma, cardiac monitoring, respiratory emergencies, and neurological emergencies
• Experience with pediatric and adult emergency conditions including abdominal pain, asthma, burns, seizures, and infections
• Experience managing psychiatric emergencies including suicidal and violent patients preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
• Preferred experience with arterial lines, ventilator care, and chest tube management
• Preferred experience with ICP monitoring and hypothermia protocols

Responsibilities

• Work in a combined adult/pediatric general Emergency Department
• Level I and II Trauma Center and Stroke Certified Facility
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekday schedule with some required weekend and holiday shifts
• 1:4 patient ratio
• Blocked scheduling not guaranteed, though unit will attempt to group shifts
• Uses AllScripts/McKesson and Cerner charting systems
• Provide emergency care across a wide range of trauma, medical, and psychiatric cases
• Responsible for triage, EKG interpretation, and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in isolation precautions and proper PPE use
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Flu vaccine required; medical exemptions considered with proper documentation, religious exemptions not accepted
• Non-billable Cerner training modules required prior to start, averaging 8 hours to complete
• Orientation held every other Monday
• First-time travelers not considered; previous travel experience required
• Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from last permanent employment date before returning as a traveler
• Current employees of the Vandalia Health System and affiliated hospitals are not eligible for this travel contract
• Local candidates not accepted
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility, with 75-100 miles considered case-by-case at the same rate

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-779418

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