Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 Emergency Dept RN for a critical access hospital in Vermont. The role requires travel experience and multiple specialty certifications, with shifts and a 36-hour weekly commitment over a 6-week assignment.

Requirements include VT/Compact RN license, AHA BLS/ACLs/PALS/ENPC/NRP/NIHSS/TNCC, and Epic EMR proficiency. Preference for charge nurses and those able to precept new nurses.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in VT or Compact state.
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS/ENPC, NRP, NIHSS and TNCC certifications.

Responsibilities

• Critical access ED with 10-14 beds.
• Population 0-100+ years; 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• 12-hour rotating shifts: 7a-7p, 11a-11p, 3p-3a, 7p-7a.
• 36 hours per week over 6 weeks.

Skills

RN license

AHA BLS

ACLS

PALS ENPC

NIHSS

TNCC

ED travel experience

Epic EMR experience

Charge nurse experience

Precepting nurses

Ambulance transport

Critical access hospital experience

Tools

Epic EMR

Pyxis

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Dept RN for a critical access hospital, requiring prior travel experience and multiple specialty certifications.

Requirements

• Active RN license (VT or Compact) required
• AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, NRP, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required
• TNCC or proof of enrollment with application date must be provided, and NIHSS certification required prior to start
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• At least 1 completed travel assignment required
• Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years required
• Charge nurse experience highly preferred
• Comfort with precepting new nurses preferred
• Experience with ambulance transport or willingness to perform transports preferred
• Experience working in a critical access hospital or rural ED preferred

Responsibilities

• Critical access hospital Emergency Department with 10-14 bed capacity
• Patient population ranges from newborn to geriatric (ages 0-100+)
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4
• 12-hour rotating shifts (evening/night), scheduling includes 7a-7p, 11a-11p, 3p-3a, and 7p-7a rotations
• 36 hours per week over a 6-week assignment
• No floating required
• Every other weekend required, with flexible scheduling to meet unit needs
• Holiday coverage required with schedule flexibility
• Uses Epic EMR and Pyxis medication system
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Phillips monitors, and Ranger blood warmer
• Unit protocols include ESI triage, IV insertion, drips/infusions, EKGs, restraint application, procedural sedation, and ambulance transports
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7; anesthesia support not specified
• May require RN to accompany STEMI, stroke, or trauma patients during transport to higher level of care
• Facility does not have interventional radiology or cath lab services
• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of patient acuities and ages
• Staffing includes 3-4 RNs per shift, an ED tech 24/7, and a charge nurse assigned 24/7
• Manager/supervisor available on-call during off hours
• One MD scheduled 24 hours, with mid-level provider (PA or NP) scheduled 0930-2130
• Utilizes Telemedicine and Telestroke consultation services through UVMMC
• Pediatric patients needing higher level of care are typically transported to other facilities
• Reliable personal transportation strongly recommended as public transportation is not accessible in the area
• Vehicles should be equipped with all-season or snow tires during winter months (November-April)
• First-time travelers may be considered given prior travel experience requirement is met

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