Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a Level II Trauma Center requiring at least 1 year of strong ED experience and multiple specialty certifications.

Details

• Level II Trauma Center with a Level IV NICU
• 60-bed unit including 21 inpatient holding beds, 2 psych rooms, and 14 hall spaces
• Averages 140-150 patients per day as a high acuity receiving facility
• Patient population spans pediatrics to geriatrics
• Cases include trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health, adult psych, and chest pain
• Patient ratio of 1:4, flexing to 1:5 for lower acuity patients
• 12-hour mid shifts (1100-2300 or 1300-0100), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• May float regularly between two EDs located 8 minutes apart, with location known prior to shift start
• Occasional mid-shift floating possible, though not routine
• Central and bedside telemetry monitoring at the nursing station with no dedicated tele tech
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB
• Must complete and pass a Traveler Telemetry Competency Exam prior to start
• At least 1 year of strong ED experience required
• Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills, and ED drips and medication administration
• Experience with procedural sedation, blood administration, and cardiac medications
• Epic EMR experience required
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

Additional Information

• Unit support includes ER techs, a charge nurse (rarely takes an assignment), resource/float nurse, 24/7 RT, ED educator, 24/7 security, 24/7 house supervisor, and 24/7 pharmacy support
• Orientation includes a first-day NEO session with badge and Epic training if needed, followed by 3-4 twelve-hour shifts with a preceptor
• Schedules are released 2 weeks prior to the start of the schedule period
• Shift blocks typically remain consistent for 6-week periods, though block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Up to 5 days of time off may be approved during the assignment
• Holiday coverage required for 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Scrubs may be any professional color
• Modest piercings (studs only) permitted; tattoos must not be offensive
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Fast-paced, team-oriented culture known for being traveler-friendly, with many travelers choosing to extend their assignments