Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an Emergency Department position requiring a CO or compact RN license and 2+ years of ED experience in a Level III trauma center.

Details

• 13-week assignment in a Level III Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center Emergency Department
• 54-bed unit with Fast Track, separate Triage area, and dedicated Psych/seclusion rooms
• Treats 75+ patients per day with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Common diagnoses include abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, injury, and extremity pain
• Manages cardiac, antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, and sedation/analgesia drips
• 24/7 in-house Respiratory Therapy supports vents, CPAP, BiPap, and High Flow equipment
• On-site X-ray and CT with transport capability
• Both RN and Phlebotomy staff perform lab draws
• Night shift schedule with every other weekend or equivalent (6-9 shifts within a 6-week period)
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling options available
• Possible floating within Zone 1 during extreme need
• Uses EPIC EMR system

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC or PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC
• Prior Level III trauma Emergency Department experience preferred
• BSN not required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Charge nurse carries a patient assignment
• Security staff present in-house 24/7 within the ER
• 24/7 Respiratory Therapy coverage for ABGs, breathing treatments, and EKGs
• Weekend coverage expected: minimum six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Call or standby requirements determined by Nurse Manager
• Floating requirements determined by Nurse Manager
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Unit-specific orientation date and location assigned during orientation week
• Candidates must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past year
• Clinicians must be in-state for orientation week, even if initial modules are remote