Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; 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, LLC. seeks an experienced ED travel RN in Washington for a Level 3 trauma center with a Stroke Center designation. The role requires WA state or Compact RN license, 1+ year of acute care RN experience, and knowledge of EPIC EMR.

Behavioral health experience is valued, with night shifts and a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will work 12-hour night shifts; there is no call or floating within the primary facility, with potential regional float opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active WA state or Compact RN license required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications.
• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience required.
• Behavioral health experience required.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required for consideration.
• BSN not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Care for acute ED patients in a Level 3 trauma center and Stroke Center.
• Manage 66 patients per day with 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Handle ED processes, triage, and transports for STEMI and stroke cases.
• Utilize EPIC EMR for charting and care documentation.
• Provide ventilation support and monitor patients as needed.
• Possibility to float within the regional pool; serve as charge nurse when asked.
• Work 12-hour night shifts with staggered start times.

Skills

Active WA license/Compact RN

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

PALS

RN experience (1+ year)

Behavioral health experience

EPIC EMR experience

Valid driver's license

BSN not required

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Requirements

• Active WA state or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• Minimum of 1 year of recent RN experience required
• Behavioral health experience required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• BSN not required for this position

Responsibilities

• Acute care Emergency Department in a Level 3 trauma, comprehensive Stroke Center that also receives STEMI patients
• 17 beds that can flex to 22 with hallway beds based on staffing
• Patient population includes stroke, STEMI, sepsis, chest pain, psychosis, and a heavy behavioral health caseload with rare pediatric cases (treat and transfer)
• Average of 66 patients treated per day with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:4
• Fast track available through the triage lobby; separate triage area with travelers allowed to triage if experienced
• ED holds are intermixed within the department with the ED nurse as primary nurse
• 4 designated rooms for psych patients; 24/7 in-house security
• RNs draw labs, administer common drips (insulin, cardiac, sedation, critical drips), and perform breathing treatments
• RT manages ventilators, CPAP, BiPap, ABGs, and intubation; pages available as needed
• Phillips tele monitors with RN and tech shared monitoring responsibility
• X-Ray and CT located within the ED with department staff handling all transport
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts with staggered start times (7a, 9a, 11a, 1p, 3p, 7p)
• Every other weekend requirement with some holiday coverage expected
• No call or standby requirements and no floating required within the primary facility
• May be required to float within the greater regional float pool if needed
• Travelers may be asked to serve as charge nurse, primarily on night shifts, if willing
• Serve as the primary ED nurse caring for an acute, high-volume patient population
• One 12-hour shift of unit-specific orientation provided with an experienced ED RN
• Royal blue scrubs required as part of the dress code
• Travelers with 1-2 completed assignments are preferred
• Strong emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and mutual respect among all staff levels
• Many travelers choose to extend their assignments due to positive team culture
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

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-782361

Open Positions: 2