Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Weekly payroll deposit

Job summary

American Traveler seeks an experienced RN for a busy Emergency Department with a mix of adult and pediatric care. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of ER experience and an active MD or Compact RN license, plus BLS/ACLS/PALS and NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities include managing cardiac monitoring, psychiatric patients, stroke protocols, and complex trauma cases in a 40-bed ED. Night shifts, travel, and flexible extension options are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA only).
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required.
• CPI certification required (Calm Every Storm online version only accepted).
• Minimum 2 years of ER RN experience required.
• ENPC certification preferred.
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred.
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, and IV maintenance skills required.
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation.
• Triage, isolation precautions, PPE and orthopedic splinting experience.
• Respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP and ventilated patients.
• Central line care and arterial line management preferred.
• Blood product administration and IV vasopressor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Department setting with combined adult/pediatric care.
• Patient population ranges from pediatric to geriatric.
• 40 beds with average daily census of 30; 1:4 nurse-patient ratio.
• Diagnoses include respiratory, cardiac, chest pain, MI, stroke, trauma.
• Support stroke and STEMI protocols including emergency meds.
• Triage, isolation precautions, and PPE adherence.
• Manage patients with multisystem dysfunction/failure.
• First-time travelers considered; travel experience preferred.

Skills

ER nursing experience

IV therapy

phlebotomy

cardiac monitoring

ECG interpretation

triage

psychiatric patient care

BiPAP/CPAP

central/arterial line care

medication administration

Education

RN license (MD or Compact)

Tools

Epic charting system

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of ER experience and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA only)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• CPI certification required (Calm Every Storm online version only accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of ER RN experience required
• ENPC certification preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience managing psychiatric patients, including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, and violent behavior
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG/ECG
• Skilled in triage, isolation precautions/PPE, and orthopedic splinting
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP and ventilated patients
• Central line care and arterial line management preferred
• Blood product administration and IV vasopressor experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Emergency Department setting with combined adult/pediatric and pediatric emergency care
• Patient population ranges from pediatric to geriatric
• 40 beds with an average daily census of 30 and a 1:4 patient ratio
• Diagnoses include respiratory, cardiac, chest pain, MI, STEMI, non-STEMI, stroke, and OH surgical cases
• STEMI and Stroke Certified facility with TPA administration capability
• Psychiatric patients treated in the ED, sometimes up to 6 of 40 patients
• Trauma center located 10 minutes away, with some MVA and fracture cases seen onsite
• Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (19:00-07:30)
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• Floating required within scope, with travelers floating first
• Epic charting system preferred
• Provide emergency care across a broad range of pediatric and adult conditions including respiratory infections, seizures, sickle cell crisis, and head injuries
• Support stroke and STEMI protocols including CVA management and emergency medication administration
• Identify and report signs of neglect or abuse
• Manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• First-time travelers will be considered, though travel experience is preferred
• Return travelers must be away from the health system for at least 6 months before returning
• Former staff must be separated from the health system for 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Most locations allow one contract and one extension before requiring a 6-month break from the facility/unit
• Maximum RTO request is 7 days; requests of more than 4 consecutive days require an additional week added to the contract
• One major holiday off may be allowed during the winter season
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility unless local acceptance is specifically stated
• Schedule restrictions cannot be requested or guaranteed

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-757656

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