Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Mount Shasta (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem and subsidies

Weekly payroll deposit

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ER RN for night shifts at a Level III trauma critical access hospital in California. Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) with BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC and NIHSS, plus COVID vaccination, are required. Minimum 2 years ER experience in the last 3 years is expected.

Responsibilities include triage, IV starts, reads telemetry, and ED care for 20-40 patients daily. 12-hour nights 1900-0730, with every other weekend and travel-specific benefits.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) required.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC and NIHSS required.
• COVID vaccination required at start of assignment.
• Minimum 2 years ER experience within last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a busy ED with 11 beds/trauma bays.
• Triage patients and manage holds in ED with RN responsibility.
• Perform IV starts and draws; telemetry reading without techs.
• Work 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730) and every other weekend.
• Collaborate with Radiology and Respiratory Therapy for patient care.

Skills

ER Nursing

Travel Nurse Experience

Ability to work nights

Education

Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact)

BLS

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

NIHSS

COVID vaccination

Tools

Cerner EMR

Driver's license

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a night shift position at a Level III trauma critical access hospital, requiring an active CA RN license and TNCC/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS
• COVID vaccination required
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience within the last 3 years
• BSN not required for this position
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two 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

• Work in a busy Emergency Department with 11 beds/trauma bays
• Level III verified trauma center within a Critical Access Hospital
• Patient volume of 20-40 per day across all ages and acuities
• State ratios of no more than 1:4
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730), every other weekend
• Traveler expected to perform triage in the single triage room
• ER RNs manage their own holds (no separate holding area)
• No monitor techs; RNs read their own telemetry strips
• CT and X-ray immediately adjacent to the ED with no transport team
• RNs perform IV starts and draws; phlebotomy also available
• Respiratory Therapy manages vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow NC, and Airvo, and performs ABGs, breathing treatments, and EKGs
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 1 MD on-site at all times with no dedicated charge nurse; 1 House Supervisor on duty
• Unit techs available 1200-2030 when staffed
• Floating to ICU is desirable but not required
• First to float designation for this unit
• Possible call/standby requirement of up to 3 cut/call shifts per 13-week contract
• Deliver emergency nursing care across a wide variety of diagnoses and all patient age groups
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Unit-specific orientation provided
• Must be available to work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• In-house security available
• Returning employees must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
• First-time travelers may be considered

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-768153

Open Positions: 1