Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in the Kansas/Missouri area, requiring at least 2 years of ER experience and a KS/MO or compact RN license. The role covers a non-trauma ED that's a Primary Stroke and STEMI Center, with 3x12-hour nights (7 PM–7 AM) and floating between ED Hold, other departments, and facilities as needed.

Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC.

Qualifications

• Active KS and MO RN license or compact license in hand at time of consideration.
• Minimum 2 years of recent ER experience with a full year of in-specialty experience in the past 12 months.
• No employment gaps greater than 90 days.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care to a combined adult/pediatric ED population.
• Manage dysrhythmias and multisystem organ dysfunction.
• Administer IV sedation and vasopressors; manage ventilated patients.
• Perform central line care and isolation precautions; triage patients.
• Floating between ED Hold area, departments, units, and facilities as needed.

Skills

ER experience

Dysrhythmia management

Ventilator care

IV sedation/vasopressors

Central line care

Triage proficiency

Education

KS/MO RN license or compact license

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

PALS

TNCC

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring at least 2 years of ER experience and a Kansas/Missouri or compact RN license.

Details

• General Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric patients
• Non-trauma ED that is a Primary Stroke and STEMI Center
• Typical ED diagnoses with occasional OB patients requiring mother/baby management until transfer
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• 8 weekend shifts required within Saint Luke's 6-week schedule (combination of Fri/Sat/Sun)
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed
• No on-call requirement
• Regular floating required between ED Hold area, departments, units, and facilities as needed
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Active KS and MO RN license or compact license required in hand at time of consideration
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC
• Preferred certifications: CPI, MAB
• Minimum 2 years of recent ER experience required, with a full year of in-specialty experience in the past 12 months and no employment gaps greater than 90 days
• Required skills: management of dysrhythmias, management of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, central line care/management, continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, CPAP/BiPAP, care of ventilated patients, isolation precautions, and triage
• Preferred skills: interpretation of dysrhythmias, arterial line management, interpretation of ABGs, STEMI and Stroke Certified Facility experience
• Two professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year
• SSN and finalized RTO/scheduling requests required at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care to a combined adult/pediatric ED population, including dysrhythmia management, ventilator care, and IV sedation/vasopressor administration
• May assist with mother/baby management for occasional OB patients until transfer
• Floating required between ED Hold area, departments, units, and facilities as needed
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, with all time off finalized at time of consideration
• Returning employees must have an 18-month tenure with a 3-month break in service; former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Pre-start EMR, infusion pump, and glucometer training modules required prior to start
• Candidates should indicate interest in longer contracts or preferred weekly hours if applicable

Pay

Overview

$1,990/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$25,867

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$103,468

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$648/wk

Regular Hours

$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648

Weekly Stipends

$1,342/wk

Lodging

$123.68 x 7 days = $866

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,990/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,791 - $1,990. The $1,990 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

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Job ID

P-755744