Travel RN - Emergency Dept - Pediatric ED

American Traveler, LLC.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; 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 a Pediatric ED RN for a Level 1 trauma teaching hospital in Arkansas. Requires 2+ years of pediatric ED experience and an AR or compact RN license. Night shifts are 12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a 36-hour work week.

You will work in the state’s only pediatric Level 1 trauma center with a daily census around 200 and 40% transfers from other facilities. Epic EMR is used, with dedicated IV pumps and an in-house team to assist.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Arkansas or Compact state.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric ED experience in a Level 1 trauma hospital.
• TNCC and ENPC certifications preferred.
• Must test negative for nicotine.
• Travelers will not triage patients or handle SANE cases.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 39-bed Pediatric Emergency Room, the only pediatric Level 1 trauma center in the state.
• 12-hour night shift, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, 36 hours per week.
• Patient ratios range from 1:1-3/4 for acute care to 1:5/6 in Fast Track.
• Care for patients from birth to under 21, with occasional adults.
• Average daily census about 200; 65,000+ annually; 40% transfers from other hospitals.
• Uses Epic EMR for charting; supports with Sigma and Syringe Pump-Med Fusion 3500 IV pumps.

Skills

Pediatric ED experience

Active RN license (AR or compact)

BLS & ACLS certified

Tools

Epic EMR

Syringe Pump-Med Fusion 3500

PIV/Phlebotomy

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric ED RN for a Level 1 trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years pediatric ED experience and an AR or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license (AR state or compact) required


• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required


• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience in a pediatric ED and large Level 1 trauma hospital required


• TNCC and ENPC certifications preferred


• Must test negative for nicotine


• Travelers will not triage patients or handle SANE cases

Responsibilities

• Work in a 39-bed Pediatric Emergency Room, the only pediatric Level 1 trauma center in the state


• 12-hour night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week


• Patient ratios range from 1:1-3/4 for acute care to 1:5/6 in Fast Track


• Patient population ranges from pediatric minor illness through major trauma, ages birth to under 21 with occasional adult patients


• Average daily census of 200 patients, over 65,000 annually, with 40% transfers from other hospitals


• No in-house psychiatric unit; 2 safe rooms available for acute psychiatric patients prior to transfer


• Uses Epic EMR


• Uses Sigma and Syringe Pump-Med Fusion 3500 IV pumps


• PIVs, phlebotomy, and 12-lead EKGs performed by RNs and Paramedics with IV team support available


• Every other weekend required; no on-call shifts; holiday coverage required as needed


• Floating is not required


• Care for patients ranging from minor pediatric illness through major trauma cases


• Security present in the ED, including metal detectors and an off-duty police officer from 1500-2300


• Average patient length of stay is 3.5 hours, with an average 6-hour wait for an admission bed


• Ancillary support includes PCTs, Paramedics, Respiratory Therapists, and an in-house transport system


• Standardized airway carts are used and pharmacy responds to all codes


• Unit follows physician-initiated orders with pathways rather than standing protocols


• Candidates should expect 3 days of orientation and specialty testing upon starting


• Must follow facility dress code


• Return travelers are common during winter and high census periods


• First-time travelers are welcome to apply


• Local candidates may be submitted


• Local and radius-based pay rates are available within a 60-mile radius

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-774229

Open Positions: 1