Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Level II Trauma Emergency Department position requiring prior ER experience with a strong pediatric population and compact or NH RN license.

Details

• Fast-paced combined Adult/Pediatric Emergency Department in a Level II Trauma Center
• Average daily census of 70 patients with approximately 160 visits per day across 36 rooms and 50 beds
• Patient diagnoses span the lifespan from minor injuries to complex trauma, cardiac, neurological, psychiatric, and OB/GYN emergencies
• Performs special procedures including conscious sedation, trauma and stroke alerts, cath lab activation, and SANE consultations
• Utilizes specialized equipment such as Point of Care Ultrasound/USGPIV, EPOC, Belmont, Ranger, and Teleneurology
• Charting and communication systems include Epic, Omnicell, SBAR, and Voalte
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00-07:30, totaling 48 hours biweekly
• Every other weekend required
• Must work 2 of 3 winter holidays
• Floating expected to ICU and ED under a Helping Hands/Team Nursing model, including patient sitting
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active NH or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Level II Trauma Center experience required; Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Strong pediatric ER experience highly preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, CPI, PALS, TNCC (AHA or American Red Cross only)
• Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with emergency medications and neurological/CVA care
• Experience in triage required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• References required, with one pending reference accepted to begin consideration
• Drug screening must be completed within 14 days of start date

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of acute and chronic conditions in a high-acuity trauma setting
• Work alongside a team-based nursing model supporting flexible patient assignments
• Unit orientation consists of 36 hours including one week of class and clinical time
• Scrubs of any color are permitted
• Travelers who were previously employed by any facility within the associated health system are not eligible for consideration
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Local candidates within 50 miles are accepted at a reduced rate