Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; 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. is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Wisconsin. Requires WI or compact RN licensure and ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

12-hour shifts (7A-7P or 7P-7A) with 36 guaranteed hours per week and a mix of days and mid shifts. The role includes float to ED and inpatient units, with Cerner EMR and transition to Epic, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active WI or compact RN license required by start date.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required by start date.
• TNCC, NRP, and ENPC certifications strongly preferred.
• 2 years of ED experience required.
• 1 year of CAH or similar setting experience for first-time travelers; 2 years for experienced travelers.
• Comfort working with limited resources and float to ED/inpatient units as needed.
• Experience with Cerner EMR; transitioning to Epic.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute care in an Emergency Department with urgent care overlap (8a-8p).
• Staff a 7+ bed ED with mixed triage and no designated triage nurse; 1:3-4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Monitor patients, assist with intubation and transport vent monitoring.
• Read telemetry strips on GE monitors; operate XR/CT on site 24/7; ultrasound and MRI truck as available.
• Handle 12-hour shifts (7A-7P or 7P-7A) with potential shift variation; 36 hours weekly guaranteed.
• Float to inpatient unit when opened and assist sister facilities as needed.

Skills

Emergency Department nursing

Telemetry interpretation

Communication skills

Tools

Cerner EMR

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring WI or compact RN licensure and ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required by start date
• Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), and PALS (AHA)
• TNCC, NRP, and ENPC certifications strongly preferred
• 2 years of ED experience required
• 1 year of CAH or similar setting experience required for first-time travelers; 2 years of ED experience in a similar setting required for experienced travelers
• Must be comfortable working with limited resources
• Must be willing to work on an inpatient medical-surgical unit and flex as needed
• Experience with Cerner EMR

Responsibilities

• Acute care Emergency Department setting in a hospital that is also combined with an Urgent Care (8a-8p hours)
• Non-designated trauma level, STEMI, and stroke center with 7+ beds plus triage
• New facility expecting 30-40 patients per day
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:3-4
• Bedside triage with no designated triage nurse; ED holds mixed within the department
• No in-house security, but a 24/7 panic button linked to 911 is available
• Common diagnoses include cardiac, diabetic, stroke, tick bites, respiratory issues, and wounds
• Common drips include Heparin and Diltiazem
• 1 ED provider onsite 24/7 and a PA Monday-Saturday 8a-8p
• Charge RN also carries a patient assignment
• 1 ED/HUC tech available 24/7 to assist with labs, IVs, EKGs, and patient care
• No RT onsite; RN responsible for ventilator/CPAP/BiPap/high flow monitoring and troubleshooting, including assisting with intubation and transport vent monitoring
• RNs read their own telemetry strips using GE monitors
• X-ray and CT available onsite 24/7 with self-transport; ultrasound available point of care; MRI truck on select days
• RN/Techs draw labs
• Uses Cerner EMR, transitioning to Epic
• 12-hour shifts, 7A-7P or 7P-7A, block scheduling
• Shift mix may include 7A-7P and 10A-10P dayshift/midshift, with flexibility to variable shifts if needed
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Weekend requirement of every third weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Holiday requirement of every third holiday, with expectation to work major winter holiday
• No on-call in addition to scheduled shifts, though may be placed on call if no inpatients are in house (rotated)
• Required to float to the ED unit and inpatient unit (10 beds) once open, with potential to assist a same-sized sister facility
• Will receive 3 full shifts of unit orientation at a sister location the week prior to opening
• Mandatory orientation paperwork and computer-based training required, with initial training days led by a trainer and manager follow-up as needed
• Solid color scrubs required, likely transitioning to navy blue (not yet mandatory)
• Local candidates within 80 miles of the facility are eligible but receive a reduced rate
• Former permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 6 months and require hospital approval to return
• First-time travelers will 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