Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; 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 ER RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in Nebraska. Requires a NE state or Compact RN license and multiple emergency certifications, with EPIC EMR experience and pediatric readiness knowledge. A driver’s license and two professional references are needed.

The role involves fast-paced ED care across diverse trauma and medical cases, with a 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio, pass/fail orientation, and Navy scrub dress code. First-time travelers welcome.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in NE or compact/NLC.
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, ENPC, NIHSS, NRP, PALS, TNCC.
• Pediatric readiness certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Department with multiple rooms and trauma bays.
• Manage ~50 patients per day with 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio.
• Triage and patient flow from waiting room.
• ED holds management and security coordination.
• Common diagnoses include cardiac, respiratory, oncologic, neurosurgical, stroke and trauma.
• Operate with vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow oxygen; RT handles ABGs.
• Telemetry monitoring and charting per standard of care.
• 12-hour night shifts; every other weekend; holiday coverage.

Skills

EPIC EMR

Pediatric care

Driver's license

Education

RN license (NE or Compact/NLC)

ACLS

BLS

ENPC

NIHSS

NRP

PALS

TNCC

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a busy 13-week night shift assignment requiring a NE or compact RN license and multiple emergency certifications.

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE state or Compact/NLC)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, ENPC, NIHSS, NRP, PALS, TNCC
• De-escalation training/certification preferred
• Must be competent with pediatric patients and pediatric readiness certified
• EPIC EMR experience
• Driver's license required at time of consideration
• 2 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 rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Emergency Department with 21 private rooms, 2 trauma bays, 1 resuscitation room, 1 forensic nurse exam room, and 2 triage rooms
• Handles approximately 50 patients per day with a 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Patients are roomed within 7 minutes of arrival; primary RN typically triages from the waiting room
• ED nurses manage their own ER holds, which are intermixed within the unit
• 2 dedicated psych/seclusion rooms with in-house security available
• Common diagnoses include cardiac, respiratory, oncologic, neurosurgical, stroke, and trauma cases
• Works with vents, CPAP, BiPap, and high flow oxygen equipment; RT performs ABGs and breathing treatments while ED staff manage EKGs
• Patients are monitored on telemetry by ED RNs, with one strip printed per chart per standard of care
• Portable X-ray available in the ED with CT located nearby; transport managed by radiology
• Primary nurse performs approximately 90% of lab draws
• Support staff includes 1-2 CNA techs per day, a 24/7 charge nurse (who also carries a patient load), and a 24/7 house supervisor
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts required
• Every other weekend requirement
• Holiday coverage required
• No call or standby requirement
• No floating required
• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care across a wide range of acute and trauma cases
• Complete a pass/fail open-book exam on skills learned during orientation, requiring a 90% score to pass
• Navy scrub color required per dress code
• Unit-specific orientation provided
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• 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