Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan

Housing/Travel reimbursements

CEUs

Per Diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ED experience in a high-acuity urban hospital setting and a BSN. Idaho or Compact licensure, active at submission, and certifications (BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC) are required.

The department handles Level IV Trauma, STEMI Level I, and Stroke Level II with 45 beds. Shift patterns are 12 hours, including evenings and nights, with weekend coverage and no mandated call.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required at submission (Idaho or Compact)
• BSN required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC
• Minimum 2.5 years ED experience in a large urban hospital setting
• Trauma experience preferred

Responsibilities

• ER handles Level IV Trauma, STEMI Level I, and Stroke Level II with 45 beds
• Separate triage area and four dedicated psych/seclusion rooms with 1:1 sitters
• ER reads and interprets cardiac monitor telemetry using SpaceLabs equipment
• Uses EPIC EMR for patient records and care coordination
• May float to other network ER locations as needed
• 12-hour evening and night shifts with varied start times
• No call or standby requirements
• Provide care for high-acuity patients including stroke, STEMI, trauma and abdominal pain

Skills

ED nursing

Telemetry interpretation

2+ years ED exp

Education

BSN

Tools

EPIC EMR

SpaceLabs telemetry

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ED experience in a high-acuity, urban hospital setting and BSN.

Requirements

• Active RN license (Idaho or Compact) required at time of submission
• BSN required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, and ENPC
• Minimum 2.5 years of ED experience required, ideally from a larger urban hospital setting
• Trauma experience preferred
• Experience with common ED drips including Nicardipine, Propofol, Fentanyl, Norepinephrine, Nitroglycerin, Versed, and Precedex
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Level IV Trauma, STEMI Level I, and Stroke Level II ER with 45 beds including 4 hallway spots, 4 vertical rooms, 1 trauma bay, 1 resuscitation bay, and 1 cardiac room
• Separate triage area (travelers do not triage) and 4 dedicated psych/seclusion rooms with 1:1 sitters
• ER holds are intermixed within the department rather than in a separate holding area
• Average of 170 patients treated per day with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Treats pediatric and adult patients with strokes, STEMIs, trauma, abdominal pain, and high-acuity ESI Level I cases; pediatric patients are stabilized and transferred out
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Support staff includes CNAs (1:5-9 ratio) performing EKGs, phlebotomy, and non-irrigation wound care, in-house 24/7 security, and RTs performing ABGs and breathing treatments
• RNs must read and interpret cardiac monitor telemetry using SpaceLabs equipment
• X-Ray and CT available in the ER with overflow to main radiology; RNs, CNAs, and phlebotomy staff draw labs
• 12-hour evening and night shifts with varied start times (1330-0200, 1530-0400, 1930-0800); no block scheduling
• Minimum of 2 weekends (4 Saturdays/Sundays) required in a 6-week period
• Holiday coverage as needed
• No call or standby requirements
• Rarely required to float, but may float to other network ER locations
• Care for high-acuity patients including stroke, STEMI, trauma, and abdominal pain cases across pediatric and adult populations
• Charge nurse role does not carry a patient assignment; additional support provided by Assistant Nurse Manager and Administrative Supervisor
• At least 1 physician and 1 APP staffed daily, with up to 6 providers on hand at peak times
• One shift of unit-specific orientation following hospital and Epic orientation
• Dress code requires clean, professional scrubs with no specific color requirement
• Facility maintains a 50-mile radius rule; local candidates within this radius will not be considered
• Client may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
• Former permanent employees must be separated from the facility for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment
• No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests will be accommodated

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-763553

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