Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay bonuses

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with 1

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler rewards and discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a 13-week acute care assignment in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role requires 2+ years of ED experience and active ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.

Epic EMR experience is preferred, and RN license must be current in state or compact. You will work in a 33-bed ED with 2 trauma bays (adult and pediatric), 1:4 nurse-patient ratio, 12-hour shifts, and weekend coverage every 3rd weekend; travel housing and

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state or compact/NLC) required.
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required.
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC (all active, pending not accepted).
• ENPC and NRP certifications considered a bonus.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department treating adult and pediatric patients.
• Maintain 1 RN to 4 patient ratio.
• Support 33-bed ED with 2 trauma bays and triage area.
• Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and order entry.
• Coordinate with ED physicians, RN colleagues, and support staff.

Skills

Emergency nursing

ACLS/BLS

NIHSS

PALS

TNCC

Education

RN license (State or Compact/NLC)

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

PALS

TNCC

ENPC

NRP

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring 2+ years of ED experience and multiple specialty certifications.

Requirements

• Active RN license (State or Compact/NLC) required, pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC (all active, pending not accepted)
• ENPC and NRP certifications considered a bonus
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified via driver's license
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year

Responsibilities

• Level ER setting with 33 total beds (25 adult, 8 pediatric) and 2 trauma bays (1 adult, 1 pediatric)
• Separate triage area with 2 bays; travelers are not typically assigned as Triage Nurse
• ER holds for admission are intermixed with ED patients and managed by ED nurses
• No separate psych/seclusion rooms, but in-house security is available
• Typical volume of 70-85 patients per day (60-70 adults, 10-20 pediatrics)
• 1 RN to 4 patient ratio
• Common diagnoses include abdominal pain, N/V/D, chest pain, sepsis, CVA rule-out, and fall-related trauma
• Department staffed with 1 MD/DO and 1-3 midlevel providers at all times
• Charge Nurse and House Supervisor support available
• 1 ED Tech (CNA) staffed from 7am-3am
• Uses Epic EMR
• Full ventilator, CPAP, BiPAP, and heated high-flow capability; Respiratory Therapy completes ABGs and breathing treatments while ED RNs and Techs complete EKGs
• All rooms capable of cardiac monitoring, visible at the nurses station; no dedicated monitor tech
• Radiology located near but not within the ED; transport shared between ED and Radiology staff
• Nurse draws blood for 95% of orders
• Shift options include day (7am-7pm), mid shifts (11-11 and 12-12), and night (7pm-7am), with shifts specifically scheduled 1500-0300
• Weekend requirement of every 3rd weekend
• Floating limited to the pediatric ED only, no floating to inpatient units
• No call or standby requirement
• 36 guaranteed hours per week over 12-hour shifts
• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department treating adult and pediatric patients
• Complete a pass/fail open-book exam on Friday during orientation, requiring a 90% score to continue the assignment
• 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation before functioning independently
• Holiday coverage required for 2 holidays per year (1 winter, 1 summer), with Easter coverage on a separate rotation
• Navy scrub color dress code
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• 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-763936

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