Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Bonuses

Insurance day 1

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler seeks an experienced Emergency Room RN for a Level 2 trauma center in a large teaching hospital. The role covers a 50+ bed ED with 200-250 daily patient volume, across all ages and diagnoses.

Expect 12-hour night shifts (3pm–3am), 36 hours weekly, 1:4 nurse-patient ratio, and on-call obligations. Cerner/Pyxis systems, and advanced trauma equipment are used; orientation lasts 3–4 days.

Qualifications

• Active FL or Compact RN license required, and current state credentials.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical and ER specialty experience.
• Current certifications: AHA-BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC.
• ENPC certification required after 1 year in the ER; CPI after first 13 weeks.
• Preferred certifications: ATCN, CEN.
• Must pass Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam.
• Experience in a busy trauma center and in a 50+ bed ER.
• Teaching hospital experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 50+ bed Emergency Department at a 772-bed teaching hospital seeing 200-250 patients daily.
• Designated Comprehensive Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center.
• Level 2 Trauma Center treating diverse diagnoses across all ages.
• 12-hour night shift (3pm-3am), 36 hours per week.
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4; partial self-scheduling with 4 shifts per weekend.
• On-call requirement of one 12-hour shift per 4-week cycle.
• Holiday coverage per facility policy; no floating or charge nurse duties.
• Utilizes Cerner for documentation and Pyxis for medication management.
• Specialized equipment includes Maquet vents, Hospira Plum 360/Sapphire IV pumps, Arctic Sun, Belmont rapid infuser.
• Administers critical drips including TPA, vasopressors, sedatives, and anti-dysrhythmics.
• Travelers assist with trauma cases in secondary support rather than primary role.
• Emergency nursing across all ages with no dedicated pediatric ER.
• Orientation: 3-4 days; specialty testing includes EKG competencies.

Skills

RN license

ER experience

Trauma care

AHA-BLS

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

TNCC

ENPC (after 1y)

CPI (after 13w)

ATCN

CEN

ECG interpretation

Tools

Cerner

Pyxis

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Room RN for a Level 2 Trauma Center requiring prior trauma experience in a similarly sized ER and facility.

Requirements

• Active FL or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience required
• Minimum 2 years of ER specialty experience required
• Required certifications: AHA-BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC
• ENPC certification required after 1 year in the ER
• CPI certification required after first 13-week assignment
• Preferred certifications: ATCN, CEN
• Must pass Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam
• Prior experience in a busy trauma center required
• Experience in a similarly sized ER (50+ beds) and similarly sized facility (770+ beds) required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Work in a 50+ bed Emergency Department at a 772-bed teaching hospital seeing 200-250 patients daily
• Designated Comprehensive Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center
• Level 2 Trauma Center treating all diagnoses including respiratory, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases across all ages
• 12-hour night shift (3pm-3am), 36 hours per week
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4
• Partial self-scheduling with a requirement of 4 shifts per schedule for weekends
• On-call requirement of one 12-hour shift per 4-week cycle, waivable by picking up an extra bi-weekly shift
• Holiday coverage required per facility policy
• No floating or charge nurse responsibilities required
• Uses Cerner for documentation and Pyxis for medication management
• Specialized equipment includes Maquet ventilators, Hospira Plum 360 and Sapphire IV pumps, Arctic Sun hypothermia therapy, and Belmont rapid infuser
• Administers critical drips including TPA, vasopressors, vasodilators, inotropes, anti-hypertensives, sedatives, and anti-dysrhythmics
• Travelers assist with trauma cases in a secondary support role rather than primary trauma responder
• Provide emergency nursing care across all patient diagnoses and age groups with no separate pediatric ER
• Support includes paramedics performing labs, lines, and medications, along with EMTs/RN students functioning as techs and unit secretary support
• Approximately 3-5 techs per shift, with unit goal of 2 techs
• Unit staffed with advanced practice providers including MDs, PAs, and ARNPs
• 3-4 days of orientation provided
• Specialty testing includes EKG test and competencies
• Dress code requires royal blue scrubs with additional policies for shoes, jewelry, hair, and nail polish per facility policy
• Travelers will triage patients in rooms but not in the triage area until after completing one assignment
• ER holds may occur, typically 8-24 hours, with a goal of moving patients to rooms as soon as available
• Best fit candidates demonstrate strong customer service skills and flexibility
• Accepts local candidates except those with a permanent address in the facility's city
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated

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

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