Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department in Illinois. The role requires an active IL RN license and at least 2 years of ED experience, with travel nursing and SANE experience preferred. Shifts are 12 hours with on-site responsibilities and no on-call.

EPIC EMR is used, and certified staff support includes ED techs, monitor techs, and respiratory therapists. Compensation includes housing allowance, travel and licensure reimbursements, comprehensive

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• ENPC or PALS certification required.
• TNCC or TNS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Prior travel assignment experience preferred.
• SANE RN experience preferred.
• Experience in a teaching hospital with residents preferred.
• Must be proficient in vasopressor drips, cardiac drips, and antihypertensive medications.
• Ability to interpret and act on cardiac rhythms and recognize life-threatening arrhythmias.

Responsibilities

• Level 1 trauma Emergency Department with 65 private beds, including 2 trauma bays.
• Acute care setting serving all patient populations from newborns to the elderly with a wide range of acuities.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3-5 based on acuity and departmental needs.
• 12-hour night shifts, not rotating with days.
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun depending on shift).
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday or as department needs dictate, negotiable based on contract.
• No call or standby requirements for travelers.
• Rare floating possible as a 'help all' to other units, not as primary team nurse.
• Uses EPIC EMR system.
• ED techs present at a 1:9 ratio, along with monitor techs and respiratory therapists.
• Phillips cardiac monitors used, with orientation provided to travelers.
• Minimum of 3 attending physicians or mid-levels staffed at all times.
• 2 charge nurses per shift plus 24/7 house supervisor coverage.
• Care for a wide variety of ED patients including critical, trauma, stroke, and cardiac cases.
• Travelers may care for stabilized Level 1/2 trauma patients once transferred to a pod, but will not serve as primary nurse in the trauma bay.
• Radiology staff or transport handle patient transport for X-ray or CT imaging.
• Nurses and techs typically draw labs, with phlebotomy assisting for boarder patients.
• Local rate applies for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility, with no radius restriction on eligibility.
• No specific scrub color required, but tasteful scrubs with solid-colored undershirts expected.
• COVID vaccination is not required for this facility.
• Requested time off should be submitted for consideration prior to contract confirmation.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

ENPC or PALS

TNCC or TNS

Vasopressor/drips

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

EPIC EMR

Travel nursing experience

SANE RN experience

Teaching hospital experience

Education

IL RN license

Tools

EPIC EMR

Phillips cardiac monitors

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department requiring an active IL RN license and at least 2 years of ED experience.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• ENPC or PALS certification required
• TNCC or TNS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred
• Prior travel assignment experience preferred
• SANE RN experience preferred
• Experience in a teaching hospital with residents preferred
• Must be proficient in vasopressor drips, cardiac drips, and antihypertensive medications
• Ability to interpret and act on cardiac rhythms and recognize life-threatening arrhythmias
• Must pass a negative drug screen for all panels as part of a Drug-Free Campus policy

Responsibilities

• Level 1 trauma Emergency Department with 65 private beds, including 2 trauma bays
• Acute care setting serving all patient populations from newborns to the elderly with a wide range of acuities
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3-5 based on acuity and departmental needs
• 12-hour night shifts, not rotating with days
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun depending on shift)
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday or as department needs dictate, negotiable based on contract
• No call or standby requirements for travelers
• Rare floating possible as a 'help all' to other units, not as primary team nurse
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• ED techs present at a 1:9 ratio, along with monitor techs and respiratory therapists
• Phillips cardiac monitors used, with orientation provided to travelers
• Minimum of 3 attending physicians or mid-levels staffed at all times
• 2 charge nurses per shift plus 24/7 house supervisor coverage
• Care for a wide variety of ED patients including critical, trauma, stroke, and cardiac cases
• Travelers may care for stabilized Level 1/2 trauma patients once transferred to a pod, but will not serve as primary nurse in the trauma bay
• Radiology staff or transport handle patient transport for X-ray or CT imaging
• Nurses and techs typically draw labs, with phlebotomy assisting for boarder patients
• Local rate applies for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility, with no radius restriction on eligibility
• No specific scrub color required, but tasteful scrubs with solid-colored undershirts expected
• COVID vaccination is not required for this facility
• Requested time off should be submitted for consideration prior to contract confirmation

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-783300

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