Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a 12-hour night shift at a rural Critical Access Hospital in Vermont. The role requires full emergency certifications and travel experience.

Expect a 36-hour week, 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, and continuous support from ED staff and telemetry resources. Candidates must hold an active VT or Compact RN license and certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC, NRP, NIHSS, TNCC); NIHSS must be completed before start.

Qualifications

• Active VT or compact RN license required.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC, NRP, NIHSS, TNCC.
• NIHSS certification required prior to start; TNCC enrollment proof if not yet completed.
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience; prior travel assignment preferred.
• Epic experience within past 2 years required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ED care for neonatal to geriatric patients in a rural critical access hospital.
• Provide ESI triage, IV insertion, drips/infusions, EKGs, and restraint application.
• Coordinate ambulatory transports and ED-related nursing duties as needed.
• Precept new nurses and assist with ambulance transports when required.
• Maintain documentation in Epic and ensure patient safety 24/7.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

ENPC

NRP

NIHSS

TNCC

ED experience

Travel nursing experience

Education

RN license (VT or Compact)

Tools

Epic EMR

Pyxis

Telemedicine

Telestroke

Job description

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a night shift assignment at a critical access hospital requiring prior travel experience and a full set of emergency certifications.

Details

• 12-hour night shift assignment, 36 hours per week
• Critical access Emergency Department with 10-14 bed capacity, Trauma Level IV
• Patient population ranges from newborn to geriatric
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4
• No floating required
• Charge experience highly preferred; charge nurse assigned 24/7
• Staffing includes 3-4 RNs per shift, an ED tech 24/7, and a mid-level provider from 0930-2130
• STEMI, stroke, and trauma patients are transported to a higher level of care and may require RN transport
• Documentation via Epic; medication system is Pyxis
• Special equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Phillips monitors, and a Ranger blood warmer
• Utilizes Telemedicine and Telestroke consultations
• Facility does not have interventional radiology or cath lab
• Minimum every other weekend required, with schedule flexibility to meet unit needs
• Must work 2 of the following 4 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Day

Requirements

• Active VT or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC, NRP, NIHSS, and TNCC
• NIHSS certification required prior to start; proof of TNCC class enrollment with date accepted if not yet completed
• Minimum 2 years of recent in-unit Emergency Department experience required
• Previous travel assignment experience required (minimum of 1 completed contract)
• Epic experience within the past 2 years required
• Charge experience preferred
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle required due to lack of public transportation; all-season or snow tires recommended November through April

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include ESI triage, IV insertion, drips/infusions, EKGs, restraint application, procedural sedation, and ambulance transports
• Facility provides general surgery services but does not have interventional radiology or cath lab
• Pediatric patients requiring higher-level care are typically transported to another facility
• Bi-weekly orientations held on Mondays
• Manager/supervisor available on-call during off hours
• Candidates should be comfortable precepting new nurses and willing to assist with ambulance transports if needed
• Prior experience in a critical access hospital or rural ED setting is a plus
• Local candidates accepted
• Radius-based pay rates apply, measured by direct distance rather than driving distance

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,830/wk

Assignment Total (16 Weeks)

$45,280

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$147,160

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,584/wk

Regular Hours

$44.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,584

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,830/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,547 - $2,830. The $2,830 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Job ID

P-754577