Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; 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 hiring a Registered Nurse for a high-volume Emergency Department assignment in Washington state. WA/Compact RN license and trauma center experience are required, with ACLS, BLS, TNCC and PALS/ENPC certifications also needed.

The role features 12-hour shifts (7p-7:30a), holidays required, and no-call or floating. Expect heavy acuity, fast-paced triage and collaboration with ED physicians, RTs, and support staff in an Epic EMR environment.

Qualifications

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years RN experience required
• At least 1 year of experience in a larger trauma center setting required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC, and PALS or ENPC
• NIHSS certification also required
• BSN not required
• Active state license verification and Nursys verification required for consideration
• 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 employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• High-volume ER/Trauma Center with 56 beds, expanding to 60-70s with hall beds
• Separate 6-bed Fast Track and 5-bed Triage area, with travelers occasionally assigned to triage
• 18 beds designated for ER holds, managed by ER RNs with support from floating inpatient RNs
• 6 private locked treatment rooms for psych/seclusion patients
• In-house security available
• Approximately 170-200 patients per day with 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio (1:4 for low acuity)
• Common diagnoses include cardiac, stroke, sepsis, DKA, AMS, respiratory, abdominal pain, and mental health
• Support staff includes ED physicians, mid-levels, charge nurses, house supervisors, ED techs, and CNAs for 1:1 sitters
• Uses Epic EMR
• RTs manage ventilators, CPAP, BiPap, and complete ABGs; ED techs perform EKGs
• Telemetry monitoring with dedicated monitor techs; RNs read strips
• Radiology located adjacent to ED with transport support
• Nurse or ED tech performs blood draws, with lab assistance for difficult draws
• Night shift schedule, 7p-730a, every other weekend
• No floating requirements
• No call or standby requirement, though extra shifts may be available
• ER RNs manage their own ER holds, with inpatient RNs floating in to assist as needed
• 12-hour shift length with department-based scheduling built around existing traveler patterns
• Must work holidays in November/December, with consideration given for 1 of 3 holidays if it doesn't conflict with unit demands
• No RTO permitted during the first full week of the assignment
• Scrub color and dress code allow any professional colors
• Orientation includes 1 day of compliance training (8-10 hours) and 1 day of department-specific orientation (12 hours)
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment

Skills

RN license (WA/Compact)

Trauma center experience

ACLS

BLS

TNCC

PALS or ENPC

NIHSS certification

Minimum 2 years RN experience

1 year trauma center experience

Active license verification

Nursys verification

Driver's license

Two professional references

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a busy Emergency Department position requiring a WA or compact RN license and prior trauma center experience.

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• At least 1 year of experience in a larger trauma center setting required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC, and PALS or ENPC
• NIHSS certification also required
• BSN not required
• Active state license verification and Nursys verification required for consideration
• 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 employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• High-volume ER/Trauma Center with 56 beds, expanding to 60-70s with hall beds
• Separate 6-bed Fast Track and 5-bed Triage area, with travelers occasionally assigned to triage
• 18 beds designated for ER holds, managed by ER RNs with support from floating inpatient RNs
• 6 private locked treatment rooms for psych/seclusion patients
• In-house security available
• Approximately 170-200 patients per day with 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio (1:4 for low acuity)
• Common diagnoses include cardiac, stroke, sepsis, DKA, AMS, respiratory, abdominal pain, and mental health
• Support staff includes ED physicians, mid-levels, charge nurses, house supervisors, ED techs, and CNAs for 1:1 sitters
• Uses Epic EMR
• RTs manage ventilators, CPAP, BiPap, and complete ABGs; ED techs perform EKGs
• Telemetry monitoring with dedicated monitor techs; RNs read strips
• Radiology located adjacent to ED with transport support
• Nurse or ED tech performs blood draws, with lab assistance for difficult draws
• Night shift schedule, 7p-730a, every other weekend
• No floating requirements
• No call or standby requirement, though extra shifts may be available
• ER RNs manage their own ER holds, with inpatient RNs floating in to assist as needed
• 12-hour shift length with department-based scheduling built around existing traveler patterns
• Must work holidays in November/December, with consideration given for 1 of 3 holidays if it doesn't conflict with unit demands
• No RTO permitted during the first full week of the assignment
• Scrub color and dress code allow any professional colors
• Orientation includes 1 day of compliance training (8-10 hours) and 1 day of department-specific orientation (12 hours)
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment

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