Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 RN for an Emergency Department role in Seattle, WA. Active WA or Compact RN licensure and at least 1 year of ED experience are required, along with BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications.

Behavioral health experience and driver’s license are also required; charge nurse experience is preferred. The ED operates as a Level 3 trauma center with a 12-hour night shift schedule and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Active WA state or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS
• Minimum 1 year of ED experience required
• Behavioral health experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Driver's license required at time of consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in Acute care setting in a Level 3 trauma Emergency Department with Stroke Center and STEMI receiving capabilities
• Cover 12-hour night shifts from 7p to 7:30a, with every other weekend and some holidays
• Perform ED nursing duties including breathing treatments, meds administration, and patient monitoring
• Read own telemetry strips and perform lab draws with phlebotomy support
• Travelers may be asked to assume charge nurse responsibilities on night shifts
• Utilize EPIC EMR and Philips telemetry to manage patient care

Skills

Active WA/Compact RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

PALS

ED experience

Behavioral health experience

Charge nurse experience

Driver's license

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring WA or compact RN licensure and 1 year of ER experience.

Requirements

• Active WA state or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS
• Minimum 1 year of ED experience required
• BSN not required
• Behavioral health experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Driver's license required at time of consideration

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting in a Level 3 trauma Emergency Department that is a comprehensive Stroke Center and STEMI receiving facility
• 17 beds, able to flex to 22 with hallway beds when adequately staffed
• Fast track available for lower acuity patients through the triage lobby
• Separate triage area, travelers may triage if experienced
• ED holds are intermixed with the department; ED nurse serves as primary nurse
• 4 designated psych/seclusion rooms with heavy behavioral health population
• 24/7 in-house security
• Average of 66 patients treated per day with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Common diagnoses include stroke, STEMI, sepsis, chest pain, and psychiatric/behavioral health cases
• Rare pediatric cases (treat and transfer)
• Common drips include insulin, cardiac, sedation, and other critical care drips
• EPIC EMR used
• Philips telemetry monitors, RNs responsible for reading their own strips
• RNs perform their own lab draws with phlebotomy assistance available when busy
• X-ray and CT located within the ED with staff handling all transport
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7:30a
• Every other weekend requirement
• Expected to work some holidays
• No call or standby requirement
• No floating required
• Serve as primary ED nurse managing intermixed ED holds
• Perform breathing treatments and troubleshoot respiratory equipment, with RT managing intubation, CPAP, BiPap, and vent management
• Draw own labs with phlebotomy support available during high volume
• Travelers may be asked to serve in a charge nurse role, particularly on night shifts
• ED techs support with EKGs, blood glucose checks, monitor placement, 1:1 sitting, secretarial duties, and ADLs
• Unit orientation consists of one 12-hour shift paired with an experienced ED RN
• Scrub color required: Royal Blue
• Team environment emphasizes accountability, respect, and collaboration among all staff levels
• Manager has traveler experience and supports travelers as part of the core team
• Many travelers extend their assignments due to positive team culture
• First-time travelers may be considered, with preference given to those with prior travel assignment experience

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