Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a CA RN license and at least 2 years of ED experience.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Department of a hospital setting
• Care for a general adult/pediatric ED patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA), ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• TNCC and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG/ECG
• Experience managing IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central line care
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP and ventilated patients
• Experience managing psychiatric and behavioral health patients
• Experience with pediatric emergency conditions including asthma, seizures, and abdominal pain
• Skilled in triage and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience applying splints and managing orthopedic trauma
• Neuro-trauma and traumatic brain injury experience preferred
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care across a wide range of adult and pediatric conditions
• Perform clinical procedures such as IV insertion, Foley catheterization, and wound dressing
• Accurately document patient assessments and educate patients and families
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Act as a patient advocate and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Maintain professional appearance and demonstrate initiative in daily responsibilities
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at the local rate
• Returning employees must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday allowed for time-off requests
• Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• First-time travelers may be considered given required experience is met