Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a small, satellite ER campus requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience, Epic proficiency, and an active GA or compact RN license.

Details

• Small, satellite ED with 14 beds, staffed with an on-site ambulance 24/7 for patient transfers requiring a higher level of care
• Patient population spans pediatrics through geriatrics
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• EMR: Epic (required); also uses Pyxis, SBAR, and Spacelabs monitoring equipment
• Wound care is performed virtually; no dedicated IV team on unit
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:00
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating to a larger main campus hospital located approximately 3 miles away is possible
• No cafeteria on-site; vending machines are available for meal options

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ED nursing experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Epic experience required
• Two supervisory references (manager level or above; charge nurse references not accepted) are highly preferred

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Parts of orientation take place at the main campus hospital approximately 3 miles away
• RTO is capped at 7 days for the assignment; RTO cannot be requested during the first week
• RTO blackout dates apply: Spring Break (April 4–12)
• Holiday coverage policy: if one or two major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work all of them; if three major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers must work two of them
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Travelers must have been away from all facilities within this health system for at least one full calendar year before returning as a traveler
• No special scheduling requests are permitted; the posted night shift is firm
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Local candidates are accepted for this position
• Candidates must provide copies of all required certifications for consideration