Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Licensure reimbursements

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ED RN traveler for a Level 1 Trauma Center on the night shift. Requires at least 2 years of ED experience and TNCC certification. RN license held in NC or Compact state is required, with BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications.

The role features 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700), 36 hours per week, and an EOW rotation. Benefits include housing and licensure/licensing reimbursements, with travel and credentialing support provided.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC.
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required.
• First-time travelers only with 3+ years of Level 1 trauma center experience.
• Minimum 12 months of core ED experience within the last year required.
• At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor/Manager/Director/Charge RN dated within the past year.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ED nursing care in a Level 1 Trauma Center ED.
• Care for patients across a wide acuity spectrum in a fast-paced trauma setting.
• Collaborate with ED team including ED Techs, nurses, pharmacists, and physicians.
• Utilize Epic EMR, Alaris pumps, Omnicell, GE monitors and imaging equipment.
• Maintain RN patient ratios based on acuity (3:1 to 6:1).
• Support 12-hour night shifts from 1900–0700, 36 hours per week.
• Travelers may rotate to the ED Transition Care Unit as needed.
• Comply with documentation and safety standards, including NEO orientation.

Skills

ED nursing

Trauma care

TNCC

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

RN license NC/Compact

Epic EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Omnicell

GE ultrasound

Tools

Epic EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Omnicell

GE ultrasound

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ED RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center on the night shift, requiring at least 2 years of ED experience and TNCC certification.

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• First-time travelers considered only with 3+ years of Level 1 trauma center experience
• Minimum 12 months of core ED experience within the last year required
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Level 1 Trauma Center ED at an 885-bed academic medical center
• Unit includes 55 horizontal beds, 6 vertical beds, 15 observation beds, and 5 BH holding beds, averaging 200-220 patients per day
• Currently in the 2nd of 3 renovation phases, with plans for 2 fixed-wing helicopter pads
• Regional Trauma Center receiving all ED patients including trauma, stroke, and STEMI cases
• Treats a wide range of conditions including GSWs, MVCs, MI, CVA, overdoses, cardiac/respiratory arrest, and psychiatric emergencies
• RN patient ratios vary by acuity: 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, or 6:1
• LPN ratios also vary by acuity: 4:1, 5:1, or 6:1
• 12-hour night shifts from 1900-0700, scheduled for 36 hours per week
• EOW (every other weekend) rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• May float to the ED Transition Care Unit
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell med dispensing, Phillips monitors, GE ultrasounds, and GE EKG machines
• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care using evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making
• Support ED patients across a wide acuity spectrum in a fast-paced trauma environment
• Travelers will not likely be utilized in Trauma bays during initial contracts
• Team support includes ED Techs, Unit Secretary, Charge Nurse, 24/7 Critical Care Pharmacists, Paramedic Staff, Resource/Pod Leader Nurses, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalists, and Intensivists
• SANE Quality Coordinator available for specialized cases
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scrub color required: Royal Blue
• Free parking provided
• Travelers required to work 75% of holidays
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent 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-756947

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