Description

American Traveler is hiring a Level II trauma Emergency Department RN for a fast-paced night shift role requiring ED experience and multiple specialty certifications.

Details

• Level II trauma ED, certified chest pain center and thrombectomy-capable stroke center
• 27-bed unit with approximately 60 staff, with staffing fluctuating based on patient volume
• Core staffing includes 4 RNs (or 3 RNs and a medic), 1 EMT, and 1 EMT/secretary
• Max staffing includes up to 7 RNs and 1 medic (or 6 RNs and 2 medics), 3 EMTs, and 1 secretary
• Patient ratio of 4:1 with a charge nurse typically available to assist with critical patients
• High-acuity population with a 30% admit rate, less than 10% low acuity volume, 20% ESI 2 patients, and 28% EMS arrivals
• Cares for psych and at-risk patients requiring focused safety monitoring
• Performs procedural sedation primarily using Propofol, Etomidate, and Ketamine
• Uses Meditech (DOS platform) EMR
• Night shift schedule, 7P-7A
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of current ED hospital experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC (PALS accepted in lieu of ENPC)
• CPI Blue card required
• CEN certification and/or Meditech experience preferred
• Experience in a high-volume ED preferred
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Join a stable night shift team with consistent charge nurse leadership
• ED leadership is actively engaged, providing direct patient care, hands-on staff education, and patient rounding
• Utilizes alternative to opioids (ALTO) pain management therapies, which have reduced opioid usage by 34%
• Candidates must demonstrate strong patient and family communication skills with a customer service focus
• Must be proactive and able to anticipate next steps in the plan of care
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position